CAPXCHANGE 2026 featured a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and green finance. Sudhanshu Mahapatra, Managing Director of Shubham Capital, shared his views on the session. He spoke about how AI can shape student careers today.
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Panel Focus: AI and Green Finance
Mahapatra confirmed the panel centered on two key themes. The discussion covered AI and its role in green finance. He explained how AI automation can support students working in this space. Green finance is becoming a growing area of interest. Students need to understand how technology fits into this field.
Perspective from Faraaz Dharamsey
Faraaz Dharamsey, Senior Director at the Profiling Group, S&P Global, also featured on the same panel discussing AI and green finance at CAPXCHANGE 2026.
His presence reflected the event’s effort to bring perspectives from major global financial institutions directly to students. The panel’s discussion centered on how emerging technologies are influencing risk assessment and sustainable investment strategies, themes closely tied to S&P Global’s work in financial data and analytics.
Skills MBA Students Should Build
Mahapatra offered clear advice for MBA students. He advised them to focus on AI and automation skills. These skills, he said, can help students during placements. Students with the right skills can choose organizations they prefer. This gives them more control over their career paths.
He also noted the strong presence of students at the event. Many students from the college attended the session. Their interest reflects a growing awareness of AI’s role in finance. Students interested in developing these skills further can explore RCM’s MBA+ program, which covers finance, leadership, and strategy.
Perspective from Lokendra Shekhawat, CMA
Lokendra Shekhawat, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) working in Financial Planning & Analysis at JP Morgan, joined CAPXCHANGE 2026 as a panelist on the session exploring AI-powered green finance.
The panel examined how artificial intelligence, ESG intelligence, and predictive analytics are reshaping sustainable investment decisions and portfolio management. Shekhawat’s participation brought a corporate finance perspective from a global banking institution, adding practical weight to the conclave’s focus on preparing students for a technology-driven finance industry.
A Message for Students
Mahapatra closed with a direct message for students. He urged them to stay confident. He also encouraged them to update their skills regularly. Daily learning matters in today’s fast-changing world.
He pointed to AI as a tool for self-improvement. Students can use AI to upgrade their knowledge and abilities. This mindset, he suggested, prepares them for future opportunities.
Why This Matters for Students
CAPXCHANGE 2026 continues to highlight practical, future-focused learning. Mahapatra’s comments reinforce a broader theme from the event. Technical knowledge alone is not enough. Students also need adaptability and confidence.
AI and green finance are reshaping the finance industry. Students who understand these shifts gain a real advantage. Mahapatra’s advice reflects this shift. It shows how industry leaders view the future of student readiness.
Related Programs at RCM
Students who want to build a career at the intersection of AI and green finance can explore RCM’s specialized tracks. The PGDM+ offers Green Finance & ESG (FinTech) and Data Science & Business Intelligence specializations.
For technology-focused students, MCA+ includes AI/ML, Cloud & Cybersecurity, and Data Science & Business Intelligence tracks. Undergraduate students can pursue similar goals through BBA+, which offers Business Analytics and Green Finance & ESG (FinTech) specializations.
Conclusion
Sudhanshu Mahapatra’s insights add another layer to CAPXCHANGE 2026. His focus on AI, automation, and green finance highlights where the industry is heading. His message to students is simple: stay confident, keep learning, and use AI to grow. This advice fits well with the event’s larger goal of preparing students in future editions can register for CAPXCHANGE here.
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