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Report on Financial Literacy Session
The Brigade School, Malleswaram
On January 17, 2025, The Brigade School @ Malleswaram hosted a financial literacy session for students of grade 9 and grade 11. Mr. Sailesh Damani, a financial expert, whose aim is to equip students with essential knowledge about managing money wisely, conducted the session.
The session began with an engaging discussion on the importance of financial literacy in today’s world. Mr. Damani emphasised the significance of saving, budgeting, and making informed financial decisions from a young age. He introduced key concepts such as inflation, investment, banking, and the role of financial planning in securing a stable future.
Through real-life examples and interactive discussions, Mr. Damani helped students understand the impact of financial choices. He also touched upon digital payments, responsible credit usage, and the growing importance of financial independence. Students actively participated in the session by asking questions and sharing their perspectives on financial habits. They asked questions on where to invest, funds required for a start-up, minimum amount to invest, amount to invest, and profitable segment of an investment.
The key takeaways from this session are understanding needs vs. wants, creating a budget, the importance of emergency funds, investing wisely, managing debt, and instant gratification.
Kenisha G
Grade 9A
The Brigade School, Malleswaram
On January 17, 2025, The Brigade School @ Malleswaram hosted a financial literacy session for students of grade 9 and grade 11. Mr. Sailesh Damani, a financial expert, whose aim is to equip students with essential knowledge about managing money wisely, conducted the session.
The session began with an engaging discussion on the importance of financial literacy in today’s world. Mr. Damani emphasised the significance of saving, budgeting, and making informed financial decisions from a young age. He introduced key concepts such as inflation, investment, banking, and the role of financial planning in securing a stable future.
Through real-life examples and interactive discussions, Mr. Damani helped students understand the impact of financial choices. He also touched upon digital payments, responsible credit usage, and the growing importance of financial independence. Students actively participated in the session by asking questions and sharing their perspectives on financial habits. They asked questions on where to invest, funds required for a start-up, minimum amount to invest, amount to invest, and profitable segment of an investment.
The key takeaways from this session are understanding needs vs. wants, creating a budget, the importance of emergency funds, investing wisely, managing debt, and instant gratification.
Kenisha G
Grade 9A