Kotak Securities Says CSR Initiative Has Reached 3.6 Lakh Youth With Financial Literacy

Kotak Securities Limited (KSL) on Monday said its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Kona Kona Shiksha, has empowered around 3.6 lakh young people with financial literacy since its launch in July 2021.

The company said that during the financial year 2025-26 alone, the programme reached 72,624 students across the country, reflecting its expanding footprint in promoting financial awareness among India’s youth.

Implemented in partnership with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), the initiative was conducted across 293 cities and 909 colleges during the year. The programme offers a structured 10-hour learning module covering personal finance, investment fundamentals, securities markets and financial planning, followed by an online assessment and NISM certification.

Shripal Shah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Securities, said the programme aims to equip young Indians with the knowledge and confidence required to make informed financial decisions in an evolving financial landscape.

Sashi Krishnan, Director of NISM, said the collaboration has enabled lakhs of students to acquire essential financial knowledge and practical skills, adding that the growing participation reflects the increasing need for financial literacy across the country.

Kotak Securities said Kona Kona Shiksha continues to be a key initiative under its education-focused CSR programme, receiving encouraging feedback from participants while contributing to greater financial awareness among students.

According to the company, Kotak Securities, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, serves more than 67 lakh customers across India through a network of 148 branches and 1,297 authorised persons spread across 344 cities.  [KNT]

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