At a time when employability and skill development have become central to India’s growth story, the 10th Foundation Day of the Institute of Professional Banking (IPB) highlighted how the banking and financial services sector is emerging as a significant avenue for youth empowerment and career generation.
Held in Mohali, the event brought together more than 250 participants from the banking and financial services ecosystem, including over 70 alumni who travelled from different parts of the country to share their professional journeys and experiences.
Speakers at the programme emphasized that skill-based education and industry-oriented training are helping bridge the gap between academic learning and employment opportunities. The discussions focused on preparing young graduates for evolving career opportunities in the banking and financial services sector, particularly as financial inclusion and banking penetration continue to expand across rural and semi-urban India.
IPB Founder and CEO Gursimran Singh Oberoi said the growth of banking services at the grassroots level has created a substantial demand for trained professionals. He noted that banking has emerged as one of the country’s most employable sectors for young graduates and skilled professionals.
“Our vision is to create one lakh banking professionals by 2030 and contribute meaningfully to the growing talent requirements of the financial services sector,” he said.
The programme also featured Krishnan Sridhar Sesadri, Executive Director of DCB Bank, Manish Kumar from Lovely Professional University, and Gaurav Malhotra of Bandhan Bank, who shared insights on employability, industry expectations and future opportunities.
Over the past decade, IPB has trained more than 13,500 students and established 35 centres across 15 states, with thousands of alumni presently serving in banks and financial institutions across the country.