Finance
Finance
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- 4.721 students
- Last updated 25/7/2023
Descriptions
The SmartED Finance Program is designed to develop job-ready professionals equipped with knowledge of modern financial systems, investment strategies, Indian banking laws, taxation, and fintech innovation. Covering essential financial principles and advanced topics like derivatives, financial modeling, and startup financing, this program integrates theory with practical application using real Indian case studies. Learners get hands-on experience in portfolio management, risk mitigation, budgeting, and financial data analysis—culminating in a final project to evaluate and apply their financial expertise in real-world scenarios.
Key Points
- Financial Analysis & Corporate Finance
- Banking & Financial Institutions
- Investment & Market Instruments
- Risk Management & Derivatives
- Fintech, Analytics & Wealth Management
- Taxation, Personal Finance & Global Finance
Course Lessons
- Topics: Functions of finance, Indian financial markets, principles
- Capstone: Create a financial concept map using Indian examples
- Homework: Compare business finance roles in startups vs corporates
- Topics: Balance sheet, income statement, Ind AS, ratios
- Capstone: Analyze a listed Indian company’s financial reports
- Homework: Calculate and interpret key financial ratios
- Topics: Capital budgeting, dividend policy, mergers
- Capstone: Evaluate an investment decision using NPV/IRR
- Homework: Case study on a recent Indian M&A deal
- Topics: PSU & private banks, RBI policy, compliance
- Capstone: Map India’s banking structure and functions
- Homework: Explain RBI’s role in inflation control
- Topics: BSE, NSE, mutual funds, bonds, SEBI
- Capstone: Build a diversified investment portfolio in Indian markets
- Homework: Simulate a 3-month equity investment challenge
- Topics: Risk types, futures, options, hedging tools
- Capstone: Create a basic hedging strategy using options
- Homework: Study a real Indian derivative case (e.g., Nifty Options)
- Topics: GST, income tax, compliance laws
- Capstone: Build a basic tax calculator
- Homework: Explain GST applicability to a service-based startu
- Topics: Forex, trade finance, global economy impact
- Capstone: Analyze INR vs USD fluctuations in past 6 months
- Homework: Study an FDI transaction in India
- Topics: Budgeting, investments, retirement, insurance
- Capstone: Create a personal financial plan for a working professional
- Homework: Compare Indian mutual funds vs PPF vs insurance
- Topics: Digital payments, AI/ML in finance, valuation
- Capstone: Analyze a fintech startup and its revenue model
- Homework: Create a valuation model using Indian stock data
- Topics: MUDRA, MSMEs, rural banking
- Capstone: Propose a financial inclusion plan for rural India
- Homework: Case study on Bandhan Bank/Microfinance model
- Topics: Life/general/health insurance, IRDAI rules
- Capstone: Evaluate and compare insurance policies for a family
- Homework: Study LIC’s digital transformation journey
- Topics: VC, PE, Indian startup ecosystem
- Capstone: Build a funding proposal for a startup idea
- Homework: Analyze funding trends in India from 2020–2023
- Topics: RE markets, PPP models, regulations
- Capstone: Prepare a financing plan for an urban project
- Homework: Study REIT performance in Indian markets
- Topics: Financial scandals, CSR compliance, transparency
- Capstone: Investigate and present a major Indian financial scandal
- Homework: Write a reflection on ethics in financial decisions
Projects
- Objective:
Conduct a complete financial evaluation of an Indian company/startup—including budgeting, valuation, risk analysis, and strategic investment plan.
- Requirements:
Company selection (listed or startup), Statement analysis, ratio breakdown, Valuation using DCF or comparable methods, Risk & tax analysis, Investment proposal and conclusion.
- Teamwork:
Group project with presentation, report, and Q&A with finance mentors

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Mentor
This course includes:
- 45+ hours on-demand video
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Free Webinar
- Certificate of completion
After the final task and according to the results


After the final task and according to the results
Government Certified
Earn NSDC Certification
Benefits of NSDC Certification:
- Government-Recognized Credential
- Industry-Accepted Validation
- Enhanced Employability
- Added Value for Higher Education & International Opportunities
- Alignment with Skill India Mission
- National Skill Registry Entry