Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) of S.A College of Arts & Science, organized a guest lecture 09.04.2026

Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) of S.A College of Arts & Science, organized a guest lecture in collaboration with SACAS Association of Accounting & Finance Professionals and the SACAS’IANS FinTech Club on “Blue Economy & Biodiversity: Unlocking Financial Opportunities in Water Sustainability” at SACAS Auditorium on 9 th April 2026 from 12.00 PM to 1.00 PM. The event intended to make students aware of the blue economy concept and its financial scope and importance of conservation of bio-diversity. The session sought to bridge the gap between environment and business and to identify future investment and business opportunities that sustainable management of water resources entails. The guest speaker, Dr. Padmaja Priyadarshini, Managing Director, M/s Home Plan Guru Civil Consultant Pvt. Ltd., delivered an informative and interesting lecture, providing valuable insights into the importance of conserving the aquatic ecosystem and how a sustainable approach would yield long-term economic benefits. She laid special emphasis on the synergy between business, economic growth and conservation while addressing critical issues like water resource management, sustainable infrastructures and development projects. Dr. Padmaja Priyadarshini emphasized business and career opportunities such as green financing and eco-entrepreneurship, and inspired students to consider sustainable practices as a integral part of any future venture. She illustrated these business and financial opportunities with real-life examples and case studies, and how it could provide benefits to businesses as well as the society. There was a lively discussion session that followed with students asking thought-provoking questions about how commerce students could be successful contributors and beneficiaries to this emerging sector. The session ended with a vote of thanks.