Highlighting alternative avenues, Kelapure said that real estate investment is also accessible through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), enabling individuals to invest in property-linked assets without directly owning real estate. Making the session interactive, he guided participants on investment strategies, asset allocation, and the importance of investment tenure, stressing that financial planning must align with both short-term and long-term objectives. Earlier, Jeevan Sonparote, Executive Director, SEBI, spoke on the importance of financial literacy and outlined SEBI’s initiatives to engage with colleges and educational institutions to promote awareness about investments and financial security at an early stage. He also informed that SEBI is conducting special sessions under the Advantage platform to support MSMEs in getting listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), a move expected to generate employment opportunities for educated youth. The programme opened with remarks by CA Girish Deodhar, chairman, AID, who also felicitated the dignitaries. The event was attended by Piyush Chaurasia and Bala Kumari from SEBI, along with industry representatives and participants. Ashish Mukim served as the co-convenor for the event on behalf of AID.
