Mumbai | 18 September 2026: The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) convened its annual Financial Market Conclave at the Four Seasons, Mumbai, bringing together India’s leading financial regulators, banking executives, and institutional asset managers.
Themed “Indian Financial Markets at an Inflection Point: Capital, Confidence & the Next Growth Cycle”, the day‑long summit examined the capital mechanisms and policy frameworks shaping India’s economic trajectory.
Keynote Addresses
- Shri Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director, State Bank of India – Inaugural Address.
- Shri Shirish Chandra Murmu, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – Fireside Chat moderated by Tamal Bandyopadhyay, senior financial journalist.
- Shri Ashok Kumar Soni, Executive Director, PFRDA – Valedictory Session.
Leadership from HDFC Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, and Kotak Life also addressed market transformations across dedicated sessions.
Rahul Banerjee Moderates Peak Afternoon Panel
A central highlight was the session: “Alpha in an Age of Uncertainty: Wealth Creation Strategies for the New Market Cycle”, moderated by Rahul Banerjee, Founder & MD of PGP Academy, leader of PGP Wealth, and Member of the Finance & Banking National Committee at BCC&I.
Banerjee led a strategic discussion on:
- Navigating market volatility.
- Portfolio construction and risk‑adjusted wealth generation.
- Integrating behavioural finance concepts such as managing loss aversion and mitigating short‑term bias.
Distinguished Panelists
- Pawan Kumar, MD & CIO, Neo Wealth Management.
- Sandeep Neema, CIO, PL Capital.
- Piyush Chande, Senior Fund Manager – Private Capital, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
- Stuart Erskine, Co‑Founder & CEO, PlanPrompt (UK).
The panel explored the intersection of private capital, technology‑driven advisory tools, and investor psychology, underscoring the mission of PGP Academy and PGP Wealth in advancing financial literacy, structured wealth planning, and evidence‑based investment frameworks.
Framing the Future of Capital Growth
The conclave concluded with discussions on:
- Pension systems.
- Patient capital.
- Market governance.
Speakers emphasised that long‑term market sustainability depends on:
- Rigorous financial education.
- Transparent advisory practices.
- Strong investor confidence.
These principles remain central to the work of Rahul Banerjee, PGP Academy, and PGP Wealth.
About PGP Academy & PGP Wealth
- PGP Academy: An educational institute empowering financial advisors, wealth practitioners, and investors through practical training, behavioural finance frameworks, and market insights.
- PGP Wealth: Provides strategic financial planning and wealth management solutions, helping clients navigate complex market cycles with structured, evidence‑based approaches.
