CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri) Hosts "The Fiscal Lens: Insights into the Union Budget 2025-26."
The Department of Management Studies (MBA), Chandigarh School of Business, CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri), successfully organized an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion titled "The Fiscal Lens: Insights into the Union Budget 2025-26." The event brought together industry leaders, financial experts, faculty, and students to analyze the implications of the latest Union Budget on various sectors, taxation frameworks, and economic growth strategies. With an impressive panel of professionals from banking, taxation, and corporate law, the discussion provided a comprehensive understanding of fiscal policies shaping the business landscape.
Moderated by CS Manjeet S. Dhillon, Chairman, Chandigarh Chapter of NIRC of ICSI, the panel featured distinguished experts including Adv. Lokesh Jain, Co-Chair, Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI & Regional Convener, MSME Committee, PHDCCI; Adv. Pawan Pahwa, Convener, Regional Indirect Taxes Committee, PHDCCI; Mr. Mohit Garg, Partner & Vice President, IDFC Bank; and Mr. Gurdarshan Aggarwal, Resident Director, PHDCCI. The discussion covered critical aspects of the budget such as taxation reforms, economic growth strategies, financial sector developments, and policy initiatives for MSMEs and startups. The panelists shared expert insights on balancing fiscal deficit, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes affecting businesses and financial institutions.
At CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri), academic initiatives like this panel discussion are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world economic applications. The vision behind hosting such events is to create a dynamic learning ecosystem where students engage directly with industry experts, gaining exposure to the latest financial trends, government policies, and economic reforms. By fostering meaningful dialogue between academia and industry, CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri) aims to empower students with the analytical skills and professional insights necessary for excelling in the corporate world.
The session witnessed an overwhelming response from MBA and M.Com students, who actively participated in the discussion, engaging with panelists on pressing fiscal and economic issues. The thought-provoking insights shared during the event enabled students to grasp complex financial regulations and their practical implications on businesses and industries. The discourse also paved the way for potential collaborations between CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri) and leading financial institutions, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to industry-oriented education.
With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri) continues to organize such intellectually stimulating discussions to prepare future business leaders with an in-depth understanding of financial governance, regulatory policies, and strategic economic planning. The event successfully achieved its objective of providing students with first-hand exposure to fiscal policy making and its impact on businesses, strengthening their foundation as future professionals in the financial and corporate sectors.
