NMIMS Indore Hosts an Insightful Leadership Interaction with Shri Manan Jain, CFO & Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
Indore, Dec 18: A high-impact leadership discussion between NMIMS Indore and Shri Manan Jain, the CFO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, was successfully concluded. The discussion witnessed the presence of Dr. Anshuman Jaswal, Director, NMIMS, Shri Arvind Banthia, Mentor, NMIMS Indore, Shri Ajay Bankda, Mentor, NMIMS Indore, department heads and faculty members. The discussion was held on December 13, 2025. It explored aspects of global financial leadership and the changing demands of aspiring professionals.
Shri Manan Jain was warmly welcomed by the director and the academic leadership team at NMIMS Indore. The session began with a thoughtful discussion about how the world of global banking is constantly transforming. He highlighted the essence of interdisciplinary learning. Further, his words encouraged the faculty to keep updating academic structures. The discussion helped them stay aligned with real-world changes.
Shri Arvind Banthia, Mentor, NMIMS Indore, said, “Exposure to global leadership perspectives helps institutions anticipate shifts in the financial ecosystem. Such interactions guide us in evolving our academic vision to remain forward-looking and globally relevant.”
Shri Ajay Bankda, Mentor, NMIMS Indore, said, “The session underscored the importance of nurturing practical skills, adaptability and ethical leadership among students. Insights from industry leaders like Shri Manan Jain help shape graduates who are workplace-ready from day one.”
Speaking on the importance of such engagements, Dr. Anshuman Jaswal, Director, NMIMS Indore, stated, “Industry dialogues like these enable us to continuously recalibrate our academic approach. They ensure that our curriculum, pedagogy and student development initiatives remain aligned with the realities of an evolving professional world.”
The session offered valuable learnings on navigating the evolving intersection of technology and finance, while providing clear insights into the skills and mindset required in today’s global financial landscape. Participants benefited from Mr. Jain’s practical perspectives, which reinforced the importance of industry-aligned education in shaping confident, future-ready professionals. The Campus Director thanked him for the valuable interaction, noting that such engagements are key to preparing future-ready leaders for a dynamic professional landscape.