2069 runners take part in run to promote financial literacy in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Oct 21: The World Investor Week is being celebrated in India from October 14 – 20, 2024 this year. Following the resounding success of this inaugural Bharat Nivesh Run, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), under the aegis of SEBI, organized the second edition of the Bharat Nivesh Run on 20th October 2024. This unique initiative aims to spread Investor awareness about mutual funds and promote financial literacy across smaller cities, with runs organised in Chandigarh, Belagavi, Jodhpur, Jamshedpur, and Visakhapatnam. Bhavesh Khodiyar, Zonal Training Manager – East & North, Nippon India Mutual Fund flagged off the run at Sumant Moolgaokar Stadium, Jamshedpur.

The run comprised of 2069 participants in total. Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive of AMFI, said: “The Bharat Nivesh Run exemplifies our commitment to empowering investors across the country, particularly in smaller cities where access to financial education is often limited. We are thrilled to bring this initiative to newer cities this year and continue driving the message that financial planning is as important as maintaining good health. Through the run we are strengthening the society in both healthy and wealthy ways. We look forward to continued collaboration with SEBI and other stakeholders to further our collective mission of building a financially aware and resilient India.”