Jamshedpur: Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth and financial empowerment, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, India’s oldest B-school, hosted the second edition of its flagship financial literacy symposium, Fin4All 2026, on February 10–11.
Organised by SANCHETNA, the student-led financial awareness committee founded and mentored by Prof. H.K. Pradhan, Senior Professor of Finance at XLRI, the two-day event aimed to bridge the gap between grassroots community empowerment and corporate financial engagement.
The symposium brought together apex financial regulators including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with leading market infrastructure institutions such as the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL), besides major BFSI partners and banks.
Among the key dignitaries were Asha Shetty, CGM, SEBI; Prem Ranjan Singh, Regional Director, RBI; Ankit Verma, Chief Regulatory Officer; Yoginder Singh, Senior Vice President, NSE; and several senior banking professionals. Financial planning influencer Dhananjay Banthia also addressed participants, highlighting the importance of financial inclusion and investment awareness.
Mega Regional Investor Seminar Draws 800+ Villagers
The first day featured the Mega Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness (RISA), which saw participation from over 800 attendees representing more than 50 villages across Jharkhand. The gathering included self-help group (SHG) leaders, community mobilisers, and micro-entrepreneurs.
Sessions focused on savings, credit, investments, pensions, financial fraud awareness, banking rights, and government welfare schemes.
Speaking at the inauguration, Prof. H.K. Pradhan said, “Through Fin4All, we aim to democratise financial knowledge and ensure that inclusion is not just a slogan, but a reality in terms of access and usage.”
Founded in 2013, SANCHETNA has emerged as one of India’s first B-school-led financial literacy initiatives, engaging youth in outreach campaigns and working extensively with financially underserved communities.
Fr. Mukti Clarence, SJ, Acting Dean of Administration & Finance at XLRI, said the initiative exemplifies how students can contribute to societal transformation by strengthening financial awareness at the grassroots. He reiterated that XLRI’s mission remains rooted in social responsibility and ethical leadership.
CXO Summit and Finance Grand Quiz
The second day featured a CXO Summit attended by over 1,000 students, where industry veterans discussed long-term wealth creation, disciplined financial habits, and the evolving landscape of personal finance.
A Finance Grand Quiz, conducted in association with NSE, concluded the event, with winners receiving cash prizes and exclusive merchandise after a competitive final round.
Kunal Raja, Inspector at Cyber Thana, Jamshedpur, also addressed participants, warning about the rapid rise of digital financial crimes, including phishing and mobile banking fraud.
XL Mela Promotes Rural Entrepreneurship
Fin4All 2026 also hosted “XL Mela,” an exhibition featuring participation from institutions such as NSE, CDSL, and the State Bank of India, alongside stalls showcasing handicrafts and locally produced goods. The platform enabled rural women entrepreneurs to access wider markets and promote financial independence.
Over 200 MBA students enrolled in an elective course on Social Finance actively participated in counselling and financial planning sessions for villagers, strengthening the initiative’s impact at the grassroots level.
Harsh Goyal, Secretary of SANCHETNA, said the event reinforced XLRI’s commitment to serving underserved communities and building a financially resilient India. He added that the experience gave students valuable insights into the aspirations and challenges faced by bottom-of-the-pyramid communities.
The organisers also acknowledged the support of Kalamandir Jamshedpur and partner institutions in helping extend financial literacy outreach to over 50 tribal villages across Jharkhand.
