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The Department of Commerce and Finance organized an Intra-Departmental Competition titled Money Trap: An Insider Look to deepen students’ understanding of financial scams, government actions and preventive strategies. The event provided a platform for students to study real scam cases and present structured analyses, helping them connect classroom learning with real financial challenges.

A total of 11 teams participated, each selecting a different financial scam from the past. Students explored a wide range of cases including banking frauds, corporate misconduct, Ponzi schemes, insider trading and stock market manipulations. Each team presented a clear breakdown of their chosen scam, including the background, key individuals involved, loopholes used, financial impact, government interventions and recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The competition was coordinated by Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj under the guidance of Dr. Varsha Gupta, Department Coordinator. Their leadership ensured smooth organization and strong academic engagement throughout the event.

To maintain fairness and academic quality, the presentations were judged by two faculty members:

• Dr. Vinay Pal Singh, Associate Professor, Quantum School of Business
   
• Dr. Kapil Pandey, Assistant Professor, Quantum School of Business
   

The judges evaluated each team based on clarity of explanation, depth of research, analytical strength, presentation skills, teamwork and practicality of recommendations.

After a series of thoughtful and well researched presentations, the results were announced:

Winner Team:

• Tamanna Choudhary
   
• Rajat Josti
   
• Rushal Seth
   

The winning team stood out for their strong research, clear explanation of the scam mechanism and practical recommendations supported by financial governance principles.

Runner Up Team:

• Divya
   
• Sujit
   

The runner up team delivered a focused analysis and demonstrated strong teamwork and understanding of their selected case.

Overall, the competition proved to be an enriching academic experience. It strengthened students’ research skills, critical thinking and awareness of financial frauds while encouraging them to approach financial governance from an analytical perspective. The Department of Commerce and Finance plans to conduct more such initiatives to promote experiential learning and real world understanding among students.