FPSB India and Bharat Chamber of Commerce forge Strategic Alliance

Mumbai, Jul 29

FPSB India, the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd., and the Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Kolkata, have entered into a strategic alliance to promote financial planning awareness and expand access to professional financial education.

The MoU was signed by Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, and Keka Sharma, Secretary General, Bharat Chamber of Commerce, in the presence of Naresh Pachisia, President, Bharat Chamber of Commerce, and Amisha Sethi, Senior Vice President, Communication & Policy, FPSB India. The formal signing took place during a close-group media interaction at the BCC office in Kolkata.

This strategic partnership will enable CFP® professionals to participate in BCC’s events and initiatives, while also providing access to a wide network of educational institutions and colleges. It aims to promote the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification as a valuable and future-ready career option for students, as well as for professionals in SMEs and MSMEs, thereby opening new avenues for growth, upskilling, and financial empowerment.

Speaking on the occasion, Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India, said, "At FPSB India, our mission is to build a strong and ethical financial planning ecosystem. This partnership with BCC marks an important step toward bringing financial education to the grassroots, especially in regional markets. By empowering students, professionals, and business owners alike, we aim to create a financially confident and resilient India."

Naresh Pachisia, President of BCC, and a CFP® professional himself added: "I’ve long believed in the transformative power of financial planning. This MoU will enable more people especially students and small business owners—to understand the importance of working with certified professionals and adopting sound financial practices."

By bringing together FPSB India’s global expertise in financial planning and BCC’s regional influence and institutional network, this alliance is poised to cultivate a future-ready workforce equipped with the knowledge and tools for sustainable financial growth.

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