A Panel Discussion on Decoding the Budget 2025-26
The Department of Economics at Easwari School of Liberal Arts organised a panel discussion titled “Decoding the Budget: Insights, Perspectives, and the Big Picture” on February 03, 2025. The event was designed to provide in-depth insights into the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on fiscal priorities, economic implications, and sectoral impacts. The discussion brought together distinguished experts from academia and policymaking to analyse key announcements and their long-term effects.
The panel discussion featured three esteemed panellists:
– Prof. Vinish Kathuria (Director, Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur & IIT Bombay) – Expertise: Productivity Measurement, Economics of Regulation, and Environmental Economics.
– Prof. D K Nauriyal (Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee) – Expertise: International Trade, Development Economics, and Economics of Intellectual Property.
– Dr Sujit Kumar (Chief Economist, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development – NaBFID) – Expertise: Banking & Finance, Infrastructure, and the Indian Economy.
The experts analysed the macroeconomic factors influencing the budget, such as inflation control, fiscal deficit management, and global economic trends. The panellists discussed the implications of the budget on critical sectors, including infrastructure, banking, environmental sustainability, and trade policies. The discussion highlighted significant policy changes to boost economic growth and social welfare initiatives. The Q&A session allowed participants to seek clarifications and gain deeper insights into budget-related policies and their long-term effects.
Students, faculty, scholars, and individuals interested in economic policy and financial analysis participate in the discussion. Participants also joined online as the event was in the hybrid mode.
The panel discussion on Decoding the Budget 2025-26 successfully gave attendees a clearer understanding of India’s financial and economic direction. The expert insights helped bridge the gap between budgetary announcements and their practical implications. Students, faculty, and policymakers benefited from the interactive discourse, enhancing their knowledge of economic policies and fiscal governance.
This insightful session emphasised the importance of informed economic discussions in shaping perspectives on national financial policies and governance strategies.
- Published in Departmental News, Economics Current Happenings, Economics News, News
Enabling Research Excellence: Paari School of Business organises Five-Day FDP
Research is essential for academics in today’s dynamic environment and SRMAP sincerely believes in the idea that research is the foundation to innovation and progress. The Department of Management at Paari School of Business organised a 5-day International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in hybrid mode, focusing on the “Art of Writing High-Quality Research Articles in Management.” Resource persons, Prof. Piyush Sharma, Prof. Tak Yan Leung, Dr Kishore Gopalakrishna Pillai, and Dr Vimal Babu, provided participants with valuable insights into advanced research methodologies and effective academic writing strategies.
The FDP aimed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the essential components of academic research and publication, equipping attendees with the skills required to craft well-structured, high-impact research articles. The topics discussed during the five-day programme were particularly relevant and contemporary. Moreover, the resource persons encouraged the participants to enhance their research output, improve the likelihood of the participant’s publication in reputable journals, and contribute meaningfully to the academic community. The FDP sought to bridge the gap between research conceptualisation and publication, enabling faculty members to become more proficient and impactful researchers.
Participants greatly benefitted from the combined expertise and experience of these distinguished scholars, fostering a deeper understanding of high-quality research practices.
- Published in Departmental News, News, Paari Current Happenings
INFINITUS’25 Flagged-off
SRM University-AP is set to host the most anticipated event of the year, INFINITUS’25, from February 05 to 08. The annual-fest, a celebration of innovation, art, and talent, will transform the campus into a vibrant hub of exhilarating activities and competitions and an entertainment haven.
The annual-fest was flagged-off by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora in the presence of Registrar, Dr R Premkumar; Deans of the three schools, Director-Student Affairs, Mr Anil Kumar Nigam; Director- Communications, Mr Pankaj Belwariar; Associate Director- Student Affairs, Ms Revathi Balakrishnan and Student Council President, Mr BVS Lakshman among others. The flag-off was followed by an exciting car rally that saw a fleet of cars, offering a glimpse of the festivities that will follow.
INFINITUS ’25 will commence with HACKSRM, a 22-hour non-stop hackathon followed by an array of technical, non-technical and cultural competitions. Some of the events to look forward to are FIFA Face-off, Road to Valor, BGMI Squad Tournament (Technical Competitions) Chronicles of Crime, Anime Jeopardy, IPL auction (Non-Technical Competitions) The Glitch Stage , Tech Tales, Cyber Vogue (Cultural Competitions) to name a few.
Apart from a multitude of competitions and gaming tournaments participants will also enjoy a platform to demonstrate their skills and creativity allowing a diverse array of talents to shine. INFINITUS ‘25 will showcase a variety of performances and cultural extravaganzas. Attendees can look forward to captivating musical acts from bollywood music-composer duo Salim and Sulaiman. The fest will feature talented individuals and groups displaying their artistic flair, culminating in a series of high-energy pro shows guaranteed to leave audiences in awe.
- Published in News, student affairs news
Patent on Controlling DC-DC Buck Power Converters
The patent titled “A System to Control Dc-Dc Buck Power Converter And A Method Thereof” by research scholar K Mounika Nagabushanam, and Assistant Professors, Dr Somesh Vinayak Tewari, and Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto with application no: 202441098288 presents an innovative approach to managing power conversion in renewable energy systems extending its applications in electric vehicles and microgrids, highlighting the importance of robust power control in advancing sustainable energy technologies.
Abstract
The work disclosed a system to control DC-DC buck power converter and a method thereof. The system comprises a photovoltaic (PV) panel, a first DC-DC buck converter for voltage step-down, and a battery for energy storage. A bidirectional DC-DC converter manages power flow between the battery and the source bus, while a second bidirectional converter exchanges power with the AC grid. The load bus integrates a second DC-DC buck converter to regulate power for constant power loads and resistive loads. Switching components like IGBTs controlled through PWM signals, ensure precise power control. Inductive and capacitive elements stabilize voltage, filter ripples, and reduce noise. The system supports adaptive power distribution and robust load handling, ensuring efficient energy management.
Explanation in layperson’s terms
Passivity-based control (PBC) is a control technique applied to buck converters within renewable energy systems to maintain stability and efficiency despite varying input conditions. Buck converters are essential for stepping down fluctuating voltage outputs from renewable sources, such as solar panels, to a consistent level suitable for storage or direct use. In solar power systems, PBC is used to manage the voltage conversion from solar panels to batteries or the grid. It stabilizes the voltage output, ensuring efficient battery charging and smooth integration with the electrical grid. PBC’s application in renewable energy systems demonstrates its critical role in advancing sustainable energy technologies, providing a reliable and efficient power supply.
Practical and Social Implications
The proposed control can be used in Electric Vehicle, Microgrid applications to stabilize voltage under load variations.
Future research plans
Future research plan is to work on the testing of proposed control with high level DC-DC converters
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