NISM, in collaboration with FPSB India, inaugurated Batch II of the Post Graduate Programme in Financial Planning (PGPFP) on 17 May 2026 through an online ceremony marking the commencement of a programme aimed at developing skilled and ethical financial planning professionals. The programme integrates NISM certifications with the globally recognized CFP® certification framework, aiming to develop competent and ethical financial planning professionals.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Shri.Sashi Krishnan (Director, NISM), Shri.Chandrakant Sureka (CEO, FPSB India), and Dr. Rachana Baid (Dean – Academics, NISM), along with senior NISM faculty members. Dr. Meraj Inamdar, Programme Director, presented an overview of the programme and the student cohort.

With 29 participants, the programme offers comprehensive training in investment planning, tax planning, retirement planning, risk management, and estate planning, while emphasizing professional ethics and global financial advisory standards. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Shrishti Khare.