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Wednesday, May 20 2026

Placement and Training: Placed in Inspire AI

Apoorva Dinakar Gaonkar and Nihal Shetty from the Computer Science department have been selected by Inspire AI.

Finance Club of MBA Dept. Organised Expert Talk on Iran–US Conflict and Its Impact on India’s Economy

The Finance Club of the Department of Business Administration organised an expert talk on the topic “Iran–US Conflict: Implications and Strategic Way Forward for India’s Exchange Rate and Capital Markets” on 20th May 2026.

The session commenced with insightful presentations by the students on the impact of geopolitical conflicts on crude oil prices, exchange rates, international trade, and the Indian economy. The students effectively highlighted how global tensions influence financial markets and economic stability.

The resource person for the session was CA Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Ex-President of UAE Exchange, who has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He appreciated the students for their well-researched and informative presentations.

During his expert talk, CA Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty elaborated on the settlement mechanisms in international markets and stressed the importance of building strong foreign exchange reserves for economic stability. He also spoke about the significant role played by workers’ remittances, Foreign Institutional Investments (FIIs), and Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in strengthening the country’s forex reserves.

Further, he emphasized the importance of adopting a customer-centric attitude to achieve success in business and professional life. He highlighted sincerity, honesty, and integrity as the core values that enable individuals to grow and succeed in their careers.

The session also served as a value-added learning initiative beyond the syllabus of the subject International Financial Management, enabling students to gain practical insights into contemporary geopolitical and financial developments affecting global and Indian markets.

Overall, the session proved to be highly informative and enlightening for the students and faculty members, offering valuable insights into global economic developments and their implications for India’s financial markets.

Sahyadri Signs a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with NISM

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, has signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), to strengthen industry-oriented learning opportunities for students in the field of finance and securities markets.

The collaboration aims to enhance students’ knowledge, employability, and professional competencies through NISM’s certification and e-learning programs. Under this partnership, students will gain access to specialized certification courses in areas such as mutual funds, derivatives, research analysis, and other key domains of the securities market.

The association will also facilitate Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), expert sessions, placement support, immersion and summer school programs, and opportunities for industry exposure through study tours. In addition, the collaboration opens possibilities for integrating NISM certification programs into the academic curriculum and establishing an NISM test center on the campus.

This collaboration marks another significant step by Sahyadri College towards providing quality education, professional exposure, and enhanced career opportunities to its students in the rapidly evolving financial sector.

Dr Prabhu engages a session at Amazon India

Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center of Excellence, was invited by Amazon India, to deliver a session on Cyber Safety for IT Professionals in Bengaluru.

The session focused on emerging cyber threats targeting corporates and digital ecosystems, including phishing, ransomware, social engineering, identity theft, deepfakes, and AI-driven cyber crimes. He shared real-world cybercrime case studies, preventive strategies, and emphasized the importance of cyber hygiene, strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and responsible digital behavior.

The session also highlighted the growing role of digital forensics and incident response in addressing modern cyber security challenges, while encouraging collaborative efforts between academia, industry, and cyber security professionals to build a safer digital ecosystem.

Dr. Prabhu was welcomed by Dhruv Chaturvedi and Divyanshu Sharma, and felicitated by Ranjani Singh during the event.

Upcoming Event

Inauguration of State-of-the-Art Mphasis AI & Robotics Lab at Sahyadri

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, in association with Mphasis Foundation, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), and NASSCOM Foundation, is set to inaugurate the Mphasis AI & Robotics Lab on 22nd May 2026 at the Sahyadri Campus, Mangaluru. The event will be graced by Shri. Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, as the Chief Guest. Distinguished dignitaries including Dr. S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor of VTU, Ms. Deepa Nagaraj from Mphasis Foundation, Mr. Bhaskar from NASSCOM, and Mr. Chetan Dixit from KDEM will be present. The inaugural ceremony will feature keynote addresses, leadership talks, and a panel discussion on “AI Preparedness: Bridging Policy, Talent, and Industry.

Industry Integrated Centre to be Inaugurated by Dr. Sharanprakash R Patil, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education and Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, in the Presence of Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder & Chairman, Allcargo Logistics

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, is set to host the Inauguration of the Industry Integrated Centre on 23rd May 2026 at the Sahyadri Campus. The event aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration by bringing together leading organizations and industry experts to create enhanced learning and career opportunities for students. The inauguration will be graced by Dr. Sharanprakash R Patil, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education and Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder & Chairman of Allcargo Logistics, as the Guest of Honour. The event will also witness the inauguration of industry-integrated centres of Allcargo, MResult, Discover Dollar, followed by addresses from distinguished dignitaries and industry leaders.

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Sahyadri Signs a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with NISM

Wed May 20 2026