Prof. Muthukrishnan’s experience as both an academician and an industry leader placed him in a unique position to share, with the students, his ideas related to stock selection, portfolio management, and market dynamics. He spoke on the Indian economy, especially on the growth of consumption as the key contributor to the growth in GDP and covered cash flow, and ROI to economic enablers such as ‘last mile connectivity’.
His analysis on the future of the Indian market and economy was an eye-opener, and it sparked an interest in even among students with absolutely no financial background.
The talk culminated in a discussion on the various career paths available within the financial services sector for management professionals from diverse backgrounds. He busted the myth that future prospects within the sector were obtainable only for those with a financial background, by emphasizing the importance of industry experience for a quality market analysis. At the same time, he said high levels of involvement and ability to manage time pressure were required for the various job profiles.