Empowering Young Minds: Online SDP’s for Partner HEIs | July 2025
Online SDP’s for Partner HEIs | July 2025
As part of NISM’s ongoing commitment to empower students of partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), a series of 12 Online Student Development Programmes (SDPs) were conducted in July 2025.
SDP 6: Securities Markets Foundation
Date: 24th June 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Jatin Trivedi, Associate Professor – NISM
Dr. Jatin Trivedi introduced participants to the structure and functioning of the securities markets, providing a strong conceptual base for understanding financial products and market operations. The session covered the types of securities—equity, debt, and hybrids—their features, and relevance in investment strategies.
Participants gained clarity on the differences between the primary and secondary markets, along with insights into the full life cycle of a security—from issuance and listing to trading and settlement. The session also highlighted key market performance indicators and the role of regulatory and infrastructure institutions. Real-world examples made the content engaging and practical, offering a solid foundation for further learning in market-related topics.
SDP 7: Mutual Funds in India: Concepts, Structures, and Regulatory Framework
Date: 25th June 2025 | Speaker: Mr. Amit Trivedi, Adjunct Faculty – NISM
This session provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of mutual funds, their structure, and significance in the Indian financial ecosystem. Mr. Amit Trivedi explained the concept and role of mutual funds in mobilizing retail investments and promoting financial inclusion.
Participants were introduced to the regulatory framework governing mutual funds, with a focus on SEBI’s role in ensuring transparency and investor protection. Key operational concepts such as Net Asset Value (NAV), Total Expense Ratio (TER), and pricing of units were clearly explained, helping students understand how mutual fund units are valued and managed.
The session also covered methods to evaluate mutual fund scheme performance, including return measures, risk-adjusted returns, and selection criteria. Real-life illustrations and simplified financial terminology made the session interactive and easy to grasp, especially for students new to market-based investments.
Overall, the session empowered participants with the foundational knowledge required to make informed mutual fund investment decisions.
SDP 8: ESG Essentials: Driving Environmental, Social, and Governance Change
Date: 1 July 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Meraj Inamdar, Assistant Professor – NISM
The session, “ESG Essentials: Driving Environmental, Social, and Governance Change” by Dr. Meraj Inamdar, offered a comprehensive overview of ESG principles, covering key environmental, social, and governance aspects such as sustainability, ethical business practices, and social responsibility. It also focused on ESG reporting, emphasizing the importance of metrics, standards, and global frameworks used to assess and disclose ESG performance. The session concluded with insights into the future of ESG and its growing relevance in business, highlighting how ESG practices are increasingly being integrated into corporate strategies to promote responsible and sustainable operations.
SDP 9: Derivatives Essentials
Date: 2 July 2025 | Speaker: Mr. Vijay Kanchan, Adjunct Faculty – NISM
Mr. Vijay Kanchan conducted an insightful session on “Derivatives Essentials”, covering the fundamentals of derivatives, including an introduction to forwards, futures, and options. The session also highlighted the role of derivatives in risk management, providing participants with a solid foundation in key derivative instruments and their practical applications in capital markets.
SDP 10: Fixed Income Fundamentals: Your Gateway to Debt Markets
Date: 8 July 2025 | Speaker: Mr. Sunil Gawde, Adjunct Faculty – NISM
Mr. Sunil Gawde delivered an engaging session on “Fixed Income Fundamentals: Your Gateway to Debt Markets”, offering a comprehensive overview of the Indian debt market. The session covered key topics including types of fixed income securities, risks associated with debt instruments, and the basics of bond mathematics. Participants gained valuable insights into the structure, functioning, and analytical aspects of the fixed income market, enhancing their understanding of debt instruments and their relevance in financial decision making.
SDP 11: Understanding Alternative Investments: AIF Category I, II & III
Date: 9 July 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Jatin Trivedi, Associate Professor – NISM
Dr. Jatin Trivedi conducted an informative session on “Understanding Alternative Investments”, focusing on the regulatory framework and structure of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. The session provided clarity on the three categories of AIFs—Category I, II, and III—along with their characteristics, investment strategies, and regulatory nuances. Participants were introduced to key concepts in the AIF industry, enabling a deeper understanding of this growing segment within the Indian capital market landscape.
SDP 12: Analyst Essentials I: Building Foundation for Equity Research
Date: 15 July 2025 | Speaker: Mr. J.P Sinha, Visiting Faculty – NISM
Mr. J.P. Sinha conducted an insightful session on “Analyst Essentials I: Building Foundation for Equity Research”, aimed at introducing participants to the research analyst profession and the fundamentals of equity research report writing. The session covered essential concepts, methodologies, and practical approaches used in preparing structured research reports, providing participants with a strong foundation to pursue a career in equity research.
SDP 13: Analyst Essentials II: Building Foundation for Equity Research
Date: 16 July 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Jinesh Panchali, Professor – NISM
Dr. Jinesh Panchali delivered an in-depth session on “Analyst Essentials II: Building Foundation for Equity Research”, focusing on the core components of economic analysis, industry analysis, company analysis, and valuation principles. The session provided participants with a structured approach to conducting comprehensive equity research and applying valuation techniques to assess investment potential, thereby strengthening their analytical and decision-making skills in the capital markets domain.
SDP 14: Portfolio Management Services: Overview
Date: 22 July 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Jatin Trivedi, Associate Professor – NISM
Dr. Jatin Trivedi conducted an insightful session on “Portfolio Management Services: Overview”, offering a comprehensive understanding of Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in India. The session covered the operational and regulatory aspects governing portfolio managers, detailed the portfolio management process, and explored methodologies for performance measurement and evaluation of portfolio managers. Participants gained practical insights into the functioning of PMS and its role in wealth management.
SDP 15: Application of Data Science in Securities Markets
Date: 23 July 2025 | Speaker: Mr. Vivek Dhandapani, Associate Professor of Practice – NISM
Mr. Vivek Dhandapani delivered an engaging session on the “Application of Data Science in Securities Markets”, with a focus on data visualization techniques. The session covered the foundations of data visualization, practical use of Google Sheets for data representation, and advanced visualization using Google Looker Studio. Participants gained hands-on insights into leveraging data visualization tools to interpret and communicate market data effectively.
SDP 16: Technical Analysis
Date: 23 July 2025 | Speaker: Dr. Meraj Inamdar, Assistant Professor – NISM
Dr. Meraj Inamdar conducted an informative session on “Technical Analysis”, introducing participants to the fundamentals of technical analysis, including various chart types, candlestick patterns, and the concepts of support, resistance, and trendlines. The session aimed to equip participants with essential tools and techniques for analyzing market trends and making informed trading decisions based on price movements.
SDP 17: Index Funds Demystified: Strategy, Selection & Suitability
Date: 30 July 2025 | Speaker: Mr. Amit Trivedi, Adjunct Faculty – NISM
Mr. Amit Trivedi conducted an insightful session on “Index Funds Demystified: Strategy, Selection & Suitability”, providing a comprehensive introduction to index funds and the reasons behind their growing popularity. The session also covered key aspects of performance measurement and evaluation of index funds, helping participants understand how to assess and select suitable index fund strategies based on investment goals.
