Released on: July 18, 2008, 4:29 am

Press Release Author: Imprimis Life PR Pvt. Ltd.

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: New Delhi, July 18, 2008: The International College of
Financial Planning, New Delhi organized a daylong Induction program for the new
Batch'2008-09 at India Habitat Centre today. The event witnessed the recognition
which International College of Financial Planning has received from the industry in
the last four years as it saw a major rise in the batch size from 30 students, at
the time of its inception in 2002 to 360, enrolled this year for the courses in
Financial Planning and Security Analysis and Trade.



Press Release Body: New Delhi, July 18, 2008: The International College of Financial
Planning, New Delhi organized a daylong Induction program for the new Batch'2008-09
at India Habitat Centre today. The event witnessed the recognition which
International College of Financial Planning has received from the industry in the
last four years as it saw a major rise in the batch size from 30 students, at the
time of its inception in 2002 to 360, enrolled this year for the courses in
Financial Planning and Security Analysis and Trade.

Eminent HR thought leaders from finance industry were invited to conduct key
sessions on the career prospects in Finance and the increase in the demand of
Financial Planners in the Indian Market. Mr. K.K. Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Capital
motivated the students towards the career in Finance Industry. Mr. Sainesh Dar, MD,
Chartered Insurance Institute and Mr. Kapil Mehta, CEO, DLF Pramerica Life Insurance
defined the scope of opportunities in Finance while Mr. Ravi Bahl, MD, ChrysCapital
highlighted the career prospects in capital market.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj MD, International College of Financial
Planning, said "In the four years of our existence we have carved a niche for
ourselves in the market. The growth in both - the number of mass affluent & high net
worth individuals, financial services industry is bound for a massive growth over
the next couple of years, thus opening doors of opportunities for students."

"Even with the Volatile equity market situation in India, there lies a huge demand
for knowledgeable Financial Planners, which is a tool that we provide to our
students for smooth and enriching career ahead" said, Mr. Anish Wig, CEO,
International College of Financial Planning, while highlighting financial planning
as right career choice for students.

The students enrolled for the batch 2008-09 belonged to diverse backgrounds with
about 16.67 % of students from Humanities background signing up for financial
courses. This year also saw a rise in the trend of enrollments of female students at
International College of Financial Planning.

Dr. Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dean, International College of Financial Planning emphasizing
the academic aspects of the course, said, "We offer globally recognized, specialized
finance programs, which are designed to make our students eligible for banks, mutual
funds, investment advisory and wealth management companies, stock brokers,
consultants, etc."

The induction program gave students a vivid view of the career prospects post their
course in Finance at International College of Financial Planning.


About International College of Financial Planning
International College of Financial Planning is one of India\'s leading educational
institutions specializing in financial services education. The institute was
established in the year 2002 to initiate an entirely new platform for Financial
Planners of India. The International College of Financial Planning Ltd., is promoted
by the Bajaj Capital Group, a renowned Business house in the field of Financial
Services in India and a charter member of the Association of Financial Planners of
India. The primary objective is to impart world-class knowledge and training to
students, working executives and professionals interested in making a career in
financial services in India.



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