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Insightful session on Raising Capital & Managing Finance for Startups

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) successfully organized an insightful session on “Raising Capital & Managing Finance for Startups” on 10th March 2026 from 11:30 AM onwards, featuring Mr. Ashis Gupta, Founder & CEO of PujaDukan.com.

Mr. Gupta shared his entrepreneurial journey and valuable industry insights drawn from his experience in building PujaDukan.com — an innovative Kolkata-based platform specialising in curated puja and wedding essentials for Bengali, Bihari, and Marwari communities across India and abroad.

During the interactive session, students explored:

·         Understanding market needs & startup ideation

·         The entrepreneurial mindset required for success

·         Smart utilization of capital

·         Effective capital-raising techniques

·         Financial management strategies for startups

The session inspired students to think innovatively and apply strategic business approaches in real-world startup ecosystems. Faculty members and students actively participated in discussions and engaged in an enriching Q&A session with the speaker.

The event successfully bridged the gap between academic learning and practical entrepreneurial application, equipping aspiring innovators with actionable knowledge for their startup journeys.