Mumbai, July 17: Building on the encouraging response to its inaugural edition, FinX has announced the launch of Season 2 of the Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad 2026, Knowledge Partner Groww. The initiative is supported by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India & FPA Edutech. Registrations are now open, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students across all academic streams from colleges Pan India. Its inaugural edition attracted over 10,000 students from more than 400 colleges across the country, establishing itself as one of India’s largest student-focused financial literacy initiatives and a credible platform for advancing investment awareness among young learners.
Building on the momentum of its first edition, Season 2 aims to significantly expand its reach by engaging 50,000 students from 1,000 colleges nationwide. Students of the empaneled colleges can register through the registration portal. Through a structured, multi-level competition, participants will be assessed on their understanding of investment fundamentals, mutual fund products, financial planning, wealth creation, market concepts and emerging investment avenues.
The second edition has already garnered participation from several of India’s premier educational institutions, including the IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore, IIM Vizag, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Dhanbad, VIT Vellore, IIFT Kolkata, Delhi Technological University, BITS Goa, Christ University, Lady Shri Ram College, among others. Their participation reflects the growing recognition of the Olympiad as a credible national platform for advancing financial literacy and investment education among students.
Powered by the FinX ecosystem, the Olympiad is being delivered as an end-to-end, technology-enabled learning experience. From participant registrations and assessments to analytics, and engagement, FinX seamlessly orchestrates every stage of the initiative, enabling the delivery of a national-scale financial education programme with efficiency and impact.
Speaking on the launch of the second edition, Mr. Avinash Satwalekar (President, Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt.) said,
“The enthusiastic response to the inaugural Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad reaffirmed the growing interest among young Indians to build practical financial knowledge beyond the classroom. At Franklin Templeton, we believe financial literacy is an essential life skill, and initiatives like the Olympiad help equip students with the confidence to make informed financial decisions while improving their understanding of the evolving investment landscape.”
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Himanshu Vyapak (MD & CEO, FinX) said,
“The Franklin Templeton National Mutual Fund Olympiad has evolved into a unique platform that brings together academia and industry to make financial education more engaging, accessible and relevant for students. With Season 2, we aim to significantly expand our reach, deepen engagement across campuses and continue building a financially aware generation that is better prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities of India’s evolving financial ecosystem.”
Through the Olympiad, Franklin Templeton and FinX continue their shared commitment to advancing financial literacy and creating meaningful learning opportunities for India’s youth. By bringing together academic institutions and industry expertise, the initiative seeks to equip students with the knowledge, confidence and practical understanding needed to navigate an evolving financial ecosystem while building greater awareness of long-term investing and wealth creation.