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IMT Ghaziabad has expanded its industry engagement with the launch of its Centre for  Financial Markets (CFM) office at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening ties with India's banking and financial services ecosystem.



The Centre for Financial Markets (CFM) serves as IMT Ghaziabad's dedicated industry interface for Executive  Education, Management Development Programmes (MDPs), applied research, consulting, and industry-academia collaboration. The Centre aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by fostering innovation, knowledge creation, and practical business solutions for the financial services ecosystem.



The Mumbai Centre is led by Mr. Santosh Sirur, a seasoned banking professional with over 28 years of leadership experience across India and Hong Kong. His extensive expertise will play a pivotal role in driving strategic partnerships and expanding the Centre's engagement with the banking and financial services industry.



Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Atish Chattopadhyay, Director, IMT Ghaziabad, said: "The establishment of the Centre for Financial Markets office in Mumbai reflects IMT Ghaziabad's commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration. By leveraging Mumbai's vibrant financial ecosystem, we aim to advance executive education, applied research, consulting, and innovation that create meaningful value for the banking and financial services industry."



Mr. Santosh Sirur, Head – Centre for Financial Markets, IMT Ghaziabad, said: "The Centre for Financial Markets has been established with the vision of creating a strong interface between academia and the financial services industry. Through executive education, applied research, consulting, and industry partnerships, we aim to equip professionals with future-ready capabilities while addressing the evolving needs of the BFSI sector. The Mumbai office, located in the heart of India's financial capital, will enable us to engage more closely with industry leaders and create meaningful impact through knowledge-driven collaborations.”



Demonstrating its strong industry engagement, the Centre recently conducted a customised Management Development Programme (MDP) for Aditya Birla Capital Wealth titled "Enriching Client Conversations & Investment Intelligence in the AI Era." The programme focused on equipping relationship managers and financial professionals with advanced capabilities in AI-enabled client engagement, investment advisory, and wealth management, reflecting CFM's commitment to delivering industry-relevant learning interventions.