Vyapaar Manan 3.0: Finance in Action at BMCC
College life in Pune typically evokes images of crowded cultural fests or high-energy sports meets. But this January, the BMCC Finance Club is flipping the script, proving that numbers can be every bit as electrifying as a dance face-off.
On 30th and 31st January, Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (Empowered Autonomous) is set to witness exactly that as the BMCC Finance Club returns with its flagship event, Vyapaar Manan 3.0, sponsored by UTI Mutual Fund with Associate Sponsor FinStreet Education, transforming the campus into a two-day hub of financial learning where investigative challenges, case studies, and simulations turn theory into fast-paced, real-world action, creating an atmosphere that feels dynamic, competitive, and engaging.
Finance beyond textbooks and spreadsheets
If you’ve ever felt like a textbook can’t quite capture the sheer chaos of a live stock market or the realities of finance, this is for you. Guided by its motto, “Empowering the future, one rupee at a time,” over the past two years, the Finance Club has worked to bridge that gap between theory and reality, and their latest lineup of events is designed to replace passive learning with active decision-making, because finance, at its core, is best understood when applied.
What’s in store?
The event features four distinct group-based competitions, each simulating a different facet of the financial ecosystem.
Vyapaar Vichaar: Perfect for the strategists. It’s a deep-dive case study competition where you’ll crack real-world business puzzles and even pitch your own IPO.
Rupee Run: If you prefer speed over deep dives, this rapid-fire quiz is your best bet. Covering everything from economic basics to identifying iconic personalities from the world of finance, the competition builds up to a high-pressure finale where quick thinking matters most. It’s also one of the most accessible events. Even students from 11th and 12th grade are welcome to join in.
Fraud Files: One of the most mysterious events of the fest, Fraud Files unfolds like a live financial escape room.You’ll step into the shoes of a corporate investigator, analysing documents, examining evidence, and interrogating suspects to uncover the cunning mastermind behind the fraud.
Investor’s Island: One for the board game buffs. It takes the familiar mechanics of Monopoly and supercharges them with actual bidding wars and market simulations. Participants step into the game with an investor’s mindset, navigating auction rounds, building strong property portfolios, and making high-pressure decisions amid shifting market conditions. Strategy, here, is key, because on Investor’s Island, every bid is a battle and every property is power.
Why Show Up?
Students get opportunities to interact with like-minded students, observe different approaches to problem-solving, and experience finance as a dynamic, decision-driven field rather than a theoretical subject. Along with the learning experience, Four-digit cash prizes, participation certificates, and refreshments make it a solid way to build skills and strengthen a CV, while actually enjoying the process.
Ready to jump in?
For registration and more details, scan the QR code in the brochure or head over to their Instagram handle @bmcc_financeclub. Whether you’re a budding “Wolf of Wall Street” or just curious about how the money world works, Vyapaar Manan is the place to be this month.
Event Schedule:
• 30 January: Investor’s Island, Rupee Run • 31 January: Fraud Files, Vyapaar Vichaar
See you on the BMCC campus.
