Finance Education Built on Skills, Structure & National Recognition
Section 8 Not-for-Profit | Established in 2000
Finance Forum of India (FFOI) is a Section 8 Not-for-Profit institution dedicated to advancing structured, skill-based finance education in India.
We operate at the intersection of education, skills, assessment, and national recognition, helping learners and institutions build credible, future-ready finance careers.
Who we are
Strengthening India's Finance Capability Ecosystem
Who we are
Strengthening India's Finance Capability Ecosystem
Finance Forum of India (FFOI) is a mission-driven, Section 8 Not-for-Profit organisation established to strengthen India's finance talent ecosystem by aligning education, skills, assessment, and employability.
Founded in 2000, FFOI operates with a public-interest mandate. All surpluses are reinvested into education delivery, skill development, assessment frameworks, research, and community impact.
FFOI works with
Student &
Professional
Colleges, universities
& B-schools
Corporates &
Industry bodies
Skill development
ecosystems
What Defines FFOI
Built for long-term capability,
not short-term certifications.
engaged
Why FFOI Exists
The Gap We Solve
FFOI programs follow a nationally aligned pathway:
The Reality
Finance degrees ≠ job readiness
Skill courses ≠ national recognition
Careers stall due to fragmented learning paths
FFOI's Role
We don't add more disconnected courses. We add structure, progression, and recognition.
FFOI creates clear, mapped pathways from learning
Learning
Assessment
Certification
Career Readiness
Learning
Assessment
Certification
Career Readiness
What FFOI Does in Practice
Our Core Areas of Work
Finance Skill Programs
Role-based programs across Investment Banking Operations, Asset Management, BFSI, Corporate Finance, and Financial Engineering.
Career Mapping & Assessments
Structured tools to identify domain fit, skill gaps, and realistic career pathways.
Professional Memberships
A national forum connecting finance professionals, educators, and institutions.
Events & Conclaves
Industry interactions, leadership forums, and finance conclaves.
Research & Thought Leadership
Applied research, industry insights, and policy-aligned perspectives.
Institutional Partnerships
Collaborations with colleges, universities, and corporates for outcome-oriented education.
How FFOI is Different
Not a Coaching Institute. Not a Short-Course Platform.
Typical Model
- Course-centric
- Private certifications
- Limited recognition
- Short-term outcomes
- Profit-driven
FFOI Model
- Career-centric
- National framework alignment
- University & NSQF backed
- Long-term career mobility
- Section 8 public interest
Leadership & Stewardship
Guided by Experience, Integrity & Purpose
Mr. Asim Kumar Sengupta
Former Director – SPJIMR
Educationist | Researcher | World Bank Consultant
Mr. Vinayak Kudva
CEO - Finance Forum of India (FFOI)
Mentor | Strategist | Education leader
Mr. Ashish Chodankar
Ex-Chief Manager – ICICI Bank & ICICI Securities
BFSI & Capital Markets Specialist | Product Management & Strategy
Munira Lokhandwala
Director - Wizda Learning Solutions
Author | Strategist | Mentor MBA | IIM Calcutta | CFA
Vishal Bhojani
Ex-Investment Banker - JP Morgan, BNP Paribas
Investment Banker | Entrepreneur | Trainer & Coach
Fenil Zaveri
Ex-Investment Banker - JP Morgan, Nomura
Investment Banking | Financial Analyst | Wealth Advisory
Build a Finance Career That’s Recognised, Structured & Future-Ready
Whether you are a student, professional, institution, or corporate, FFOI provides structured pathways to build finance capability that truly matters.