Mumbai, July 07, 2025: Kotak Securities Limited (KSL) announced that its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Kona Kona Shiksha, has reached 73,957 young individuals across India in FY25 alone. Since its launch in July 2021, the financial literacy program has educated over 2.91 lakh students nationwide.
Conducted in partnership with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), the program aims to build financial knowledge and skills among students. In the current financial year, sessions were delivered across 914 colleges in 283 cities. Since inception, the program has conducted 3,750 sessions in 2,957 colleges across 543 cities, supported by a trained network of more than 400 resource persons.
Each student completes a 10-hour training module followed by an online assessment. The course covers essential financial topics, including personal finance, investment fundamentals, securities markets, and financial planning. Certification is provided by NISM upon successful completion.
“We take immense pride in the transformative impact of this initiative. In partnership with Kotak Securities, Kona Kona Shiksha has empowered lakhs of young Indians with the knowledge to navigate the complex world of finance and investments. The overwhelming demand for financial literacy across the country reaffirms our mission—and we are committed to reaching even more students in the year ahead, building a financially aware and confident generation,” said Shri Sashi Krishnan, Director, NISM.
Shripal Shah, Managing Director & CEO of Kotak Securities, added, “At Kotak Securities, financial literacy is not just a CSR initiative—it’s our core commitment. Kona Kona Shiksha reflects our deep belief in empowering India’s youth with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Each year, we’re proud to see this programme grow, reaching more students across the country and helping build a financially aware generation. Our collaboration with NISM continues to be a driving force in expanding this mission across Bharat, and we remain dedicated to making financial education accessible and impactful.”
Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the initiative's relevance and effectiveness in equipping students with practical financial knowledge.
In addition to Kona Kona Shiksha, Kotak Securities supports various education and livelihood programs through its CSR association with the Kotak Education Foundation.
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