The Inaugural ceremony of the 13^th batch of the Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets (PGCSM) was held on Monday July 29, 2024 at NISM, Patalganga Campus.

Dr. Kapil Shrimal, Programme Director of the PGCSM, welcomed the guests, faculty members, and students. He provided an overview of the students’ background, the course curriculum, and its structure.

Dr. Rachana Baid, Professor and Dean (Academics) at NISM, emphasized the importance of collaborative learning and the learner-centric approach adopted at NISM.

Mr. Akash Chopra, Head of Sales and Origination at the Global Markets Group, ICICI Bank, congratulated the students on securing admission to this unique programme. He  urged the students to uphold the bank’s ethos not only during their studies but also in their future work. He spoke about the ever-evolving possibilities in the treasury domain within the banking sector and expressed his belief that the programme would help the students effectively address the challenges they may face.

Shri Sashi Krishnan, Director of NISM, delivered the inaugural address. He highlighted the role of money and its relationship with the economy and the individual. He emphasized the importance of learning money management principles with the goals of individuals, investors, and organizations in mind, as this would help the students stay up-to-date with the rapid changes in various sectors. He also commended the growth of ICICI Bank’s treasury operations, both nationally and globally. Additionally, he discussed the significance of asset allocation across different classes for diversification and risk-return trade-offs.

Twenty-three participants from across the country, who were selected by ICICI Bank Ltd. after a rigorous selection process, have been admitted to the programme. This is a year-long programme, where the students will spend nine months in the NISM, Patalganga Campus in a fully residential setup, followed by a three-month internship with ICICI Bank Ltd.