Launched by FinX in partnership with Franklin Templeton, the Olympiad engaged 10,000 students from 400+ colleges across 400 cities, with strong participation from Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 towns.
Mumbai | February 3, 2026: The Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad (FTNMFO), India’s first‑ever nationwide mutual fund Olympiad, concluded its grand finale at Asia’s oldest stock exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Mumbai.
Launched by FinX in partnership with Franklin Templeton, the Olympiad aimed to foster financial literacy, investment awareness, and capital market knowledge among India’s youth. The inaugural edition reached over 10,000 students from 400+ colleges across 400 cities, with strong participation from Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 towns, underscoring the growing appetite for financial education across India.
Competition Highlights
- National Winner: Sameer Kulkarni, Christ University, Bangalore
- 1st Runner‑Up: Prathamesh Bagad, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
- 2nd Runner‑Up: Varun Suresh, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
The finale featured representation from leading institutions including Jai Hind College, IIFT, VIT, IIT, Lady Shri Ram College, Christ University, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Sarala Birla University, Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research, and SIES School of Business Studies.
Industry Leaders at the Event
The grand finale was graced by Venkat Chalasani, CEO of AMFI, who applauded the participants’ enthusiasm for financial literacy. Other distinguished leaders included:
- Juzer Tambawalla, Director & Head of Sales Enablement, Franklin Templeton – India
- Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC Mutual Fund – India
- Soumya Ranjan, COO, BFSI Skill Council of India
- Boni Noronha, Executive VP, Axis Mutual Fund
Educators and industry experts commended the Olympiad for bridging academic knowledge with real‑world financial skills, preparing students for careers in the mutual fund and BFSI ecosystem.
About the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad
The Olympiad engages students through three progressive levels of testing, covering:
- Core investment concepts
- Market basics
- Industry practices
It helps students strengthen their financial foundations, gain practical exposure to investing principles, and explore career pathways in financial services.
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton (India) is one of the largest foreign fund houses in the country, managing a comprehensive range of mutual funds across varied investor needs. With offices in 39 cities and collection centers in 100+ locations, Franklin Templeton continues to expand its reach.
Globally, Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] serves clients in 150+ countries, with $1.66 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2025. With 77 years of investment experience, Franklin Templeton offers boutique specialization across equity, fixed income, multi‑asset solutions, and alternatives.
About FinX
Founded in 2019, FinX is a fast‑growing edtech and skilling platform dedicated to bridging academic education with employability in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Through its subsidiary CIEL, FinX has over 18 years of legacy in BFSI corporate learning, training professionals across leading banks, NBFCs, and asset management firms. With a network of 1,000+ trainers and partnerships across universities, FinX continues to strengthen India’s financial capability ecosystem.
