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10,000 colleges across over 400 cities participate in the first edition of Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad (FTNMFO)
India’s first ever national mutual fund Olympiad aimed at fostering financial literacy and investment awareness among youth across 400 colleges across India saw the grand finale recently conclude at the premises of Asia’s oldest stock exchange the BSE in Mumbai. The much-anticipated Grand Finale of the first edition of Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad (FTNMFO) launched by FinX bringing together India’s brightest college minds in a live quiz competition that reached a total of over 10,000 college students across the country the majority of which were from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns saw keen competition between finalists of colleges from a number of different cities.
The Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad, a maiden, first-of-its-kind initiative, featured interactive rounds designed to test knowledge of mutual funds, wealth management and capital markets.
The finalists showcased deep understanding of investment concepts and quick thinking throughout the live rounds. We are proud to share the winners below:
* 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
Over 10,000 students from 400+ colleges across India participated in the event while following leading institutions represented in the finale:
Jai Hind College | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | Lady Shri Ram College for Women | Christ University – Central Campus | Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (University of Delhi) | Siva Sivani Institute of Management | Sarala Birla University | Chetana’s Institute of Management & Research | SIES School of Business Studies.
The event was graced by Venkat Chalasani (CEO, AMFI), who addressed the participants and applauded their enthusiasm for financial literacy. The ceremony also featured industry leaders - 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 and educators who commended the Olympiad’s role in bridging academic knowledge with real-world financial skills.
About the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad
Launched to build awareness and understanding of mutual funds and capital markets among college students, the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad engages young learners across India through three progressive levels of knowledge testing on core investment concepts, market basics, and industry practices. The Olympiad helps students strengthen their financial foundations, gain practical exposure to investing principles, and explore career pathways in the mutual fund and broader financial services ecosystem.
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton (India) is one of the largest foreign fund houses** in the country. It manages one of the most comprehensive ranges of mutual funds catering to varied investor requirements and offering different investment styles to choose from. It has offices in 39 cities and Collection Centers in over 100 locations across the country.
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers boutique specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 25 countries and approximately 1,600 investment professionals, the California-based company has 77 years of investment experience and $1.66 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.
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 wholly-owned subsidiary CIEL, FinX has over 18 years of legacy in BFSI corporate learning and has trained professionals across leading banks, NBFCs, and asset management firms.
With a network of 1,000+ trainers and partnerships across universities, FinX continues to scale its mission of strengthening India’s financial capability ecosystem.
** Source: AMFI Website (based on AAUM as on December 31, 2025)
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