Empowering Educators by Building their Experties in Securities Markets
National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) successfully conducted a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Empowering Educators by Building their Expertise in Securities Markets” from 23rd to 27th June 2025” at its Patalganga Campus. The programme attracted around 70 faculty members from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across India, aiming to enhance their financial expertise and understanding of the evolving securities markets.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Rachana Baid (Dean – Academics), Inaugural Address by Shri Sunil Kadam (Registrar), and Keynote Address by Shri Shashi Krishnan (Director) who emphasized India’s economic growth and capital market transformation.
The programme began with foundational insights into securities markets and investment instruments, led by Mr. Sunil Gawde and Dr. Kapil Shrimal.
On Day 2, Dr. Rachana Baid addressed investor behaviour and financial planning, followed by Dr. VR Narsimhan, who provided in-depth coverage of mutual funds and their regulatory landscape.
Day 3 featured Dr. Dhiraj Jain delivering sessions on equity derivatives, followed by a simulation lab with Dr. Meraj Inamdar for practical exposure to trading strategies.
Day 4 focused on research analysis with Dr. Jinesh Panchali and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with Dr. Jatin Trivedi
Day 5 The final day introduced participants – risk-return fundamentals, industry analysis, financial statements, and valuation techniques by Mr. Madhav Mehta and concluded with Dr. Kirti Arekar’s hands-on session on data science applications and visualization tools in financial markets. The programme culminated with a valedictory session, leaving participants enriched with updated knowledge and practical skills for their academic and professional roles.
