Today, we had an engaging and highly informative session on the Securities Market Ecosystem at 11:30 AM, led by the esteemed Mr. Rohit Warman, a financial expert with over 17 years of experience in equity advisory and financial modeling. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the securities market and practical insights into its key components.
Mr. Warman, who has worked with renowned organizations such as Serum Institute of India Ltd., Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd., and ICICI Securities Centre for Financial Learning, shared his deep knowledge of the financial markets, making the session particularly valuable for the students.

Key highlights of the session included:

• An overview of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Central Depository Services Ltd. (CDSL), explaining their critical roles in ensuring smooth trading and the safekeeping of securities.

• A discussion about various well-known brokers and traders, such as Zerodha, Motilal Oswal, and others, explaining how these platforms provide access to the stock markets for both retail and institutional investors.

• A detailed explanation of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, using a real-life example to help students grasp how companies go public, the involvement of underwriters, and the allocation of shares to investors.

• An in-depth discussion on SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), the regulatory authority responsible for protecting investors, regulating market participants, and ensuring the fair functioning of the securities market. Mr. Warman elaborated on SEBI’s role in market regulation, ensuring transparency, and its impact on investor protection.

Students were able to ask questions and explore the roles of various market participants, including brokers, traders, and regulators like SEBI, deepening their understanding of how the financial markets operate. Mr. Warman also touched on the influence of automation and fintech, which are transforming the trading and asset management industries.

This session provided an invaluable learning experience, offering a clearer understanding of the securities market ecosystem, including key institutions like SEBI, NSE, and CDSL, along with practical insights into the IPO process and brokerage platforms.
We are deeply thankful to Mr. Warman for sharing his expertise and look forward to more such informative sessions in the future.