FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM
The Financial Literacy Program was successfully conducted on 27 March 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Smart Room. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Usman M, Principal of Grace Valley College. The session featured an informative talk by Melvin Joy, Manager and Branch Head of Federal Bank, Chattiparamba Branch. The program aimed to enhance financial awareness and provide practical insights into effective money management and banking practices.
Department of Economics Association
“Iqtisadh” The Department of Economics Association organized the program “Iqtisadh” on 19 December 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Conference Hall. The program was inaugurated by Faisal Wafy, Manager of Grace Valley Institution. The event was graced by Dr. Usman M, Principal of Grace Valley College. The session included an informative talk by Sasidharan M.P, Branch Manager of Kolkalam Service Cooperative Bank, who shared practical insights on economic and banking aspects. The program aimed to enhance students’ knowledge in economics and promote awareness of real-world financial systems.
PAPER PRESENTATION & PANEL DISCUSSION ON 19 DECEMBER 2025
A PAPER PRESENTATION WAS CONDUCTED ON THE TOPIC “INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE POLICY.” THE SESSION WAS PRESENTED BY MUHAMMED MURSHID, KRISHNAPRIYA, AND ANSIF, OFFERING VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO INDIA’S TRADE STRATEGIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY. FOLLOWING THIS, A PANEL DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THE THOUGHT-PROVOKING TOPIC “IS ECONOMICS STILL RELEVANT IN THE AI ERA?” THE DISCUSSION EXPLORED THE EVOLVING ROLE OF ECONOMICS IN A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN WORLD, HIGHLIGHTING HOW ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES CONTINUE TO REMAIN SIGNIFICANT DESPITE RAPID ADVANCEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
FIELD VISIT
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ORGANIZED A FIELD VISIT TO * *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE IIFT* 24 JANUARY 2026. FINAL YEAR STUDENTS WITH 31 MEMBERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE VISIT. THE PROGRAM WAS COORDINATED BY ABDUL MAJEED, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS. THIS VISIT EXPLORE THE STUDENTS ABOUT THE TRADE AND TRADE POLICIES OF INDIA. COMPLEMENTING THEIR ACADEMIC LEARNING.
FIELD VISIT
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ORGANIZED A FIELD VISIT TO * *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE IIFT* 24 JANUARY 2026. FINAL YEAR STUDENTS WITH 31 MEMBERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE VISIT. THE PROGRAM WAS COORDINATED BY ABDUL MAJEED, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS. THIS VISIT EXPLORE THE STUDENTS ABOUT THE TRADE AND TRADE POLICIES OF INDIA. COMPLEMENTING THEIR ACADEMIC LEARNING.
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, GRACE VALLEY COLLEGE, ORGANIZED AN INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO THE COCHIN INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION FOR BA ECONOMICS STUDENTS SPECIALIZING IN FOREIGN TRADE. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS VISIT WAS TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL EXPOSURE TO THE LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
