The inauguration Ceremony was held in hybrid mode (in-person event live streamed online simultaneously) on Saturday May 27, 2023 at NISM BKC office, Mumbai, India

Dr. Rachana Baid, Dean (Academics) NISM welcomed the participants, introduced the program structure, delivery mode and drew attention to the diversity of the cohort in terms of location (India & overseas), age (min: 22 years & max: 68 years), work experience, etc.

Mr. Sunil J. Kadam, Registrar, NISM in his opening address highlighted the PGP program context and its relevance especially in the dynamic and complex world of capital markets driven by technology.

Dr CKG Nair, Director, NISM inaugurated the program by congratulating all the successful participants, sharing his experience, insights and emphasized the need for well-trained and skilled capital market professionals to serve all market participants.

Faculty Members and 3^rd batch participants introduced themselves. Select participants from the outgoing batch shared their experience and interacted with new batch during the break.

Around 12 participants attended the inaugural programme physically and rest joined through the online platform.