Mumbai, November 11, 2026: HDFC Mutual Fund, in collaboration with Network18, has launched Mission Wealthwise, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy among young Indians and advocating for its integration into formal school education.
The initiative seeks to position financial literacy as an essential life skill and to encourage its adoption in school curricula across India. Mission Wealthwise will engage policymakers, educators, parents, government bodies, education boards, and industry experts to drive this agenda.
Investor Awareness Programmes in Schools
Mission Wealthwise will feature Investor Awareness Programmes (IAPs) conducted across educational institutions, directly engaging students and encouraging grassroots participation in financial education. A dedicated Mission Wealthwise landing page will serve as a content hub for the initiative.
Knowledge Partners Join the Initiative
The National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) have joined Mission Wealthwise as Knowledge Partners, supporting the programme’s educational goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Advocacy
Navneet Munot, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, said the initiative aims to bring together key stakeholders to drive meaningful action on financial literacy. “Financial literacy is a foundational life skill that should be nurtured early. The ability to make sound financial decisions has a lasting impact on an individual’s life and, collectively, on the financial well-being of society. Introducing financial education at the school level can help bridge this gap by building awareness and confidence from an early age. Mission Wealthwise is an effort to bring the right stakeholders together and drive this conversation towards meaningful action,” Munot said.
HDFC Mutual Fund stated that Mission Wealthwise is part of a broader effort to ensure financial awareness becomes a core component of how young Indians learn and prepare for the future.
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