04/09/2025
FPSB India Summit 2.0 made its mark in Mumbai.
A powerful convergence of finance, innovation, and education, the summit brought together global and Indian leaders to reimagine the future of financial planning in the New Bharat.
Hosted at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, the day began with an inspiring address by Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Director, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, followed by keynotes from FPSB Global CEO Dante De Gori, CFP® and FPSB India CEO Krishan Mishra.
Dr. Asha Kaul, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad, shared powerful insights on the role of leadership communication in today’s evolving financial landscape.
The summit featured three high-impact panel discussions:
Panel 1 – Navigating Market Volatility & Importance of Asset Allocation
* Apurva Sahijwani – MD & CEO, Avendus Wealth Management Pvt. Ltd.
* Ajit Menon – CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund
* Prashant Jain – Founder & CIO, White Oak Capital Asset Management
* Kalpesh Dave – Deputy CEO, Bajaj Capital Ltd.
Panel 2 – Future-Proofing CFP® Professionals: Careers, Opportunities & Evolving Trends
* Amisha Sethi – Sr. Vice President, Policy & Communication, FPSB India
* Joydeep Roy – Partner & Global Leader, Health Insurance Practice, PwC
* Nita Mendez, CFP® – Founder & Chief Mentor, Financially Smart and MoneyPrastha
* Maj. Hemendra K Singh (Retd), CFP® – VP & National Head, Defence Affinity Business, HDFC Life
Panel 3 – The Evolving Landscape of Financial Planning Education
* Arun Thukral, CFP® – Professor of Practice, Finance, KJSIM
* Biswas Ketan Das – CEO, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF)
* Dr. Srinivas Iyengar – Ex-Director & Professor, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
* Dr. Narayani Ramachandran – Director & Professor of Finance, NMIMS Bangalore
* Prakhar Tripathi – Partner, Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte India
Held under the theme “Empowering the New Bharat: Financial Education as the Key to Entrepreneurship & Employability,” the summit offered:
* Practical strategies to integrate financial education
* Insights into AI, fintech, and financial literacy
* Networking opportunities and CPD points for CFP® professionals
Thank you to all speakers, panelists, and attendees who made the day insightful, inspiring, and future-focused.
Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd.