NISM to Mark World Investor Week 2026 with Week-Long Investor Education Drive
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) will observe the 10th World Investor Week (WIW) 2026 with a week-long investor education programme aimed at promoting financial awareness, informed investing, responsible financial decision-making and cyber safety.
The programme will be held from October 5 to 10, 2026, bringing together on-campus activities, expert-led sessions and online investor education webinars for students, investors and the wider investing community.
As part of the initiative, NISM will organise free Investor Education Visit Programmes for six days at its Patalganga campus. Nearly 2,400 students from colleges across the region are expected to participate in the programme.
The initiative is designed to provide young participants with an interactive introduction to securities markets, basic investing principles and the importance of making informed financial decisions.
Expert Sessions and Interactive Learning Activities
The programme will include sessions conducted by industry experts and NISM academic faculty members covering areas such as investing, securities markets and career opportunities in the financial sector.
Students will also get an opportunity to learn about NISM's facilities through demonstrations of its laboratory infrastructure.
A special entertainment and awareness performance by the Young Creative Production Team will focus on cybersecurity and its importance in the digital financial ecosystem.
Participants will also take part in a “Crack the Case Study” competition, with a prize distribution ceremony scheduled as part of the programme.
Investor Education and Protection Seminar on October 8
As part of World Investor Week, NISM will organise an Investor Education and Protection Seminar on October 8 in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA).
The seminar will focus on the theme:
“The Future is Now: Gen Z Driving Universal Digital Financial Education for Viksit Bharat.”
The event will bring together senior representatives and experts from financial markets, investor education and economic research.
Speakers at the seminar will include Suresh Goyal, Director General, NCAER; Sanjay C. Purao, Executive Director, SEBI; Sumit Garg, CEO, IEPFA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India; Dr. C. S. Mohapatra, IEPF Chair Professor, NCAER; and Sashi Krishnan, Director, NISM.
The discussions are expected to focus on the changing financial behaviour of younger investors, digital financial literacy and the role of investor education in building a more financially informed society.
Making Investor Education More Interactive
NISM will also introduce interactive activities throughout the six-day programme to make investor education more engaging for students.
These activities will include a Jigsaw Puzzle and Jenga – Myths & Facts, designed to help participants understand and challenge common misconceptions surrounding investing.
A themed Selfie Point featuring props and a celebrity backdrop will also be available for participating students.
NISM said complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided to students participating in the campus programmes.
Online Webinars to Expand Investor Education
To reach a wider audience beyond the campus programme, NISM will also conduct Online Investor Education Webinars on October 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10, 2026.
The webinars will be open to investors, students and other learners interested in improving their understanding of financial markets and investing.
Through the World Investor Week initiative, NISM aims to strengthen investor awareness and encourage individuals, particularly young investors, to make informed and responsible financial decisions while remaining alert to cybersecurity risks in an increasingly digital financial environment.
