National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) is a public trust and educational institute established by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). From spreading awareness of securities markets among common investors to skill development of market professionals, the institute carries out a wide range of capacity building activities at various levels. NISM's six schools of excellence and the National Centre for Financial Education works in synergy towards professionalized securities markets. Vision: To lead, catalyze and deliver educational initiatives to enhance the quality of securities markets. Mission: To engage in capacity building among the stakeholders in the securities markets through financial literacy, professional education, enhancing governance standards and fostering policy research.