The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) successfully convened the Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO) Meet on September 19–20, 2025, at its Patalganga Campus.

The program commenced with a networking dinner providing an exclusive platform for senior HR leaders from the financial sector in an informal setting on September 19, 2025.

On September 20, 2025, the official proceedings began with a ceremonial welcome and lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries, followed by the opening remarks from Shri Sashi Krishnan, Director, NISM setting the tone to CHRO meet. Shri Sunil J. Kadam, ED, SEBI, provided a forward-looking perspective on talent development in the sector. Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, outlined the leadership imperatives for modern financial markets. Dr. Rachana Baid, Dean, NISM featured insights on the NISM’s pedagogical advancements and offerings, followed by a thought leadership address by Dr. Ranjeet Nambudiri, Professor, IIM Indore.

A high-profile panel discussion comprising of leading CHROs from SEBI, BSE, NSE, SBI Mutual Fund, NSDL and Citadel addressed emerging trends and strategic responses in human capital management. The panel was skilfully moderated by Ms. Maninder Cheema, ED, SEBI. The session facilitated rich dialogue and a robust Q&A exchange.

The meet concluded with a vote of thanks from Shri N. U. Raju, DGM, SEBI, followed by a lunch, enabling further interaction among participants.

The CHRO Meet reflected NISM’s drive to foster sector-wide collaboration and enhance capacity-building in financial services. The program was instrumental in strengthening NISM’s engagement with distinguished HR professionals of the securities market industry aligning with its vision of empowering human capital for India’s financial markets and to understand the needs of the changing dynamics of training needs of personnel in financial sector.