The session unpacked the structure of the Union Budget and its implications for households, businesses and the wider economy. Delivered by Dr. Shanu N Nazar, it helped students connect classroom economic theory with real fiscal policy, drawing 40 students and 7 staff members.

The bridge course helped incoming first-year students build the foundational mathematical skills needed for the B.Sc. curriculum before the semester began. Fifty-five students took part, easing their transition into university-level coursework.

A parallel bridge course refreshed core mathematical concepts for second-year students ahead of the new semester, reinforcing skills needed for more advanced coursework.

The icebreaker welcomed incoming B.Sc. freshers and introduced them to the department, fostering understanding, collaboration and teamwork across sections. The event set a positive, inclusive tone for students' first year at SJCC.

Conducted by Dr. K. N. Lakshmipathi, Librarian at SJCC, the session trained B.Com and B.Sc. Honours students on how to access and navigate research databases. It equipped students with practical skills to support their own research projects.

Dr. Arpita Ghosh of the University of Exeter, UK, examined the economics of crime through the lens of human behaviour and legal boundaries. The session gave I M.Com FA students an interdisciplinary perspective connecting economics with law and behavioural science.

Ruth Schmidt of the Illinois Institute of Technology introduced students to the principles of choice architecture and how behavioural design shapes everyday decisions. The seminar drew 250 students and 4 faculty members, linking behavioural theory to practical design.

The seminar brought together experts including Krishna Raj and S. R. Keshava to discuss compact, connected and clean urban planning for a green economy. Around 200 participants and 4 faculty gained insight into sustainable city planning.

Quantera 2025 celebrated analytical thinking, creativity and quantitative skills through a day of intercollegiate competitions. The keynote was delivered by Dr. Charles Lasrado SJ, with the fest convened by Dr. Jincy Mathew and closed with a vote of thanks by Mr. Vinay Pradeep C.

The session on Pay Equity & Gender Pay-Gap Analysis enhanced students’ understanding of pay equity, gender-based wage disparities, and the factors contributing to the gender pay gap in organisations. It also provided practical insights into analysing pay structures and highlighted the importance of transparent, fair, and inclusive compensation practices in the workplace.

The department launched its B.Sc. Research Forum, Chi-Square Circle, giving students a dedicated platform to pursue and present research. Thirty-five students attended the inaugural session, marking the start of a more structured research culture in the department.

Dr. Emil Joseph of the Research Centre guided B.Sc. students through the process of selecting a strong, feasible research topic. The workshop helped students narrow their interests into well-defined, workable research questions.

Dr. Shanu N Nazar of the Research Centre walked students through how to navigate academic literature effectively for their research projects. The session equipped the B.Sc. Economics Research Forum with practical tools for literature review.

Dr. Sebastián Cortés Mejía of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia, offered students a window into Colombian work culture, trade practices and negotiation styles. The session broadened students' understanding of global business practices beyond familiar markets.

Hosted by the Department of Economics, TRIBES'25 brought together around 250 participants for a conference on behavioural economics and sciences at the intersection of AI. The event fostered interdisciplinary dialogue on real-world behavioural and technological challenges.

Rustam Romaniuc of MBS School of Business demonstrated how behavioural economics games can be used to teach business ethics in an engaging, experiential way. Eighty students and 3 faculty members took part in the webinar.

Dr. Joseph M. Phillips, Professor of Economics and Dean Emeritus at Seattle University, USA, delivered a lecture as part of the college's IAJU engagement. The talk offered students an inspirational, global perspective on economics as a field of study.

Dr. Meenakshi Rishi of Seattle University, USA, explained willingness-to-pay methodologies for estimating environmental damage using a Korean case study. Fifty students and 3 faculty attended, gaining exposure to applied environmental economics.

First, second and third-year B.Sc. Economics students presented SDG-focused models and behavioural-economics charts at the department's annual exhibition, Arthashastra. The exhibition blended creativity, practical application and academic learning.

Led by Mr. Vinay Pradeep C and Mr. Arjun C M, the bridge course helped incoming first-year students build the mathematical foundations needed for the semester, covering Set Theory, Continuity & Limits and Calculus. Around 55 students attended.

Dr. Shanu N Nazar of the Research Centre guided third-year students through the early stages of their research projects, from picking a topic to defining variables and analysis types. Forty-four students attended the session.

Dr. Shanu N Nazar briefed students on how research guides would be allocated by theme and reminded them of the ethical use of AI in their research. Forty-five students took part in the session.

Hosted by student coordinator Ms. Divya Saranyan, the icebreaker welcomed new B.Sc. students and covered practical essentials including AI use, guide allocation and research-theme submission. Thirty-eight students attended.

SJCC alumnus Mr. Shravan Subramanian B introduced students to how markets work, helping them develop an investor mindset through real-world case studies. Ninety students attended, gaining insight into the dynamic world of markets and financial investments.

Dr. Shanu N Nazar covered core elements of research methodology, including research design, data sources and sampling techniques, to prepare students for data collection. Thirty-six students attended the workshop.

Data science professional Ms. Mahasweta K walked students through career paths and the skills required for roles in data analytics. The session helped 51 students reflect on their own career goals in the field.

Quantera '26 opened at Loyola Hall with addresses from Principal Dr. Charles Lasrado SJ and Head of the Department of B.Sc., Mr. Vinay Pradeep C, drawing around 265 participants. Highlights included the Davos Desk, a World Economic Forum simulation where delegates debated global economic policy.

Mr. Jeffin Lijo J of the Department of English, SJCC, addressed how academic writing is evolving in the age of AI. Report submission for this event is still in progress; a fuller description will follow.