Mysore/Mysuru: The book, ‘Financial Management:  Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management’ by Prof. Kranthiraj Vodeyar, Assistant Professor of Business Management at Sapient College, was released in the college auditorium in city on Apr. 21.

Dr. R. Mahesh, Professor at the Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, University of Mysore (UoM), said: “The syllabi of University of Mysore has been polished to cater to the needs of present. The subjects included as per the change have become very difficult for students and faculty to cope with. Kranthiraj Vodeyar should be congratulated for taking an initiative of writing such a textbook.”

Dr. D. Anand, Professor of Business Management at the UoM, who was the chief guest said, “Any academic curriculum should give the student and entrepreneur the knowledge that can be applied in today’s business life. But there is a wide gap between the practical world and the curriculum of Universities. This book is an excellent attempt to bridge that gap.” 

Prof. G. Venkatesh Kumar, Head, Department of Psychology, UoM and a member of the Syndicate, who participated as guest of honour, said, “In today’s education system, there are less number of authors who write the books which makes students understand the concept easily and gain knowledge. This book is an exception to the trend. He should accept the criticism that comes from the readers of the book and engage in improving the quality of the book.” Dr. K. Ganesh, Principal of the College, presided.