Guwahati, Sep 12 – 13, 2026: The National Institute of Securities Markets(NISM), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), successfully conducted the North-Eastern Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026 at Cotton University, Guwahati, on September 12 and 13, 2026. The two-day event brought together undergraduate and postgraduate students from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura, who competed in an interactive format covering financial markets, investment principles, investor protection and responsible financial practices.
The Guwahati round is the fifth regional round of NFLQ 2026, followed by the Eastern regional round in Kolkata, Western Regional Round in Mumbai, Northern Regional Round in New Delhi and Southern Regional Round in Bengaluru. The nationwide initiative received participation from more than 4 lakh students in the college and online qualifying rounds. Based on their performance, leading teams progressed to the regional rounds being held across the Eastern, Southern, Northern, Central, Western and North-Eastern regions of India.
Addressing the participants, Shri Sashi Krishnan, Director, National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), said, “Financial literacy is not merely about understanding basic financial concepts; it is equally about knowing where and when to be cautious with your money. The National Financial Literacy Quiz is an extension of NISM’s focus on immersive learning, enabling students to engage with real-world financial concepts in an interactive manner. By exposing young people to questions and situations around securities markets, banking and insurance, we aim to equip them with the financial skills and risk awareness needed to make informed decisions. An individual may be well educated, but being financially educated is equally important, and initiatives such as the NFLQ can play a meaningful role in building that foundation among the younger generation."
Shri M. V. N. Surya Kumar, Chief General Manager, SEBI / Shri K. Satish Babu, Deputy General Manager, SEBI, said, "An informed investor is the foundation of a resilient and trustworthy securities market. Initiatives such as the National Financial Literacy Quiz provide students with an early understanding of the principles of investing, market regulations, and investor protection. SEBI remains committed to promoting financial awareness and encouraging young minds to participate responsibly in India's evolving financial ecosystem."
NFLQ 2026 is part of NISM's broader outreach programme aimed at strengthening students' understanding of the securities market and encouraging informed financial decision-making. The quiz covers areas including financial products, market mechanisms, investor rights, regulations and the role of market intermediaries, helping participants develop practical knowledge of India's financial ecosystem. The initiative is beingconducted from July to September 2026, with regional rounds scheduled across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Guwahati and Kolkata. The top-performing teams from these rounds will advance to the National Finale in November 2026, where they will competefor national honors at the NISM Campus, Patalganga, Rasayani, Maharashtra.
The Grand Finale will be held at NISM Campus, Patalganga, Rasayani, Maharashtra, where the top-performing teams from across the country will compete for national honors.
