Finance

Finance

Gain expertise in financial markets, investment strategies, banking, taxation, personal finance, fintech, and corporate finance. Learn practical finance with Indian case studies, tools, and industry exposure.

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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

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

Instructor

SmartED

Mentor

This course includes:

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certificate

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Government Certified

Earn NSDC Certification

This course is delivered in National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) standards and fully aligned with NSDC’s national skill standards. We are live on the Skill India portal, offering government-recognized certification upon completion. Learners also benefit from live classes conducted directly through the Skill India platform, ensuring interactive, high-quality training from industry experts.
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