Bridging the Talent Gap in Investor Relations & Capital Markets Communications
India’s capital markets have emerged as one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the world, firmly positioning the country as a global financial powerhouse. With over 5,000 companies listed on the BSE and more than 2,000 on the NSE—India hosts the largest number of listed companies globally. Both exchanges rank among the world’s top in terms of market capitalisation, with the BSE surpassing the $5.5 trillion mark in early 2025. The year 2024 alone saw over 300 IPOs across main board and SME platforms, making India the most active primary market globally by number of issues. This remarkable growth underscores the depth, resilience, and growing global relevance of Indian capital markets.
As India’s capital markets expand, the role of Investor Relations (IR) has become increasingly vital. Acting as a strategic link between companies and the financial community, IR professionals ensure transparent, timely, and effective communication with investors, analysts, and stakeholders. Yet, despite growing demand, the industry faces a significant shortage of trained professionals with the right blend of financial expertise, communication skills, and regulatory understanding. This gap presents a timely opportunity to equip the next generation with job-ready skills in IR and capital markets communication—opening the door to high-impact, well-paying careers across corporate finance, investment banking, and financial PR.
In response to this growing need, CapEdge has been launched as a pioneering talent development initiative aimed at preparing India’s aspiring professionals for the evolving demands of capital markets. The programme is designed to impart practical, industry-aligned skills in financial communication, investor relations, and corporate reporting, enabling students to transition confidently into high-value roles across the finance and corporate communication spectrum.
A Specialised Training Programme Designed for Future Leaders in Capital Markets Communications
Course (CIRCMC): CERTIFICATE IN INVESTOR RELATIONS & CAPITAL MARKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Duration: 11-12 weeks (Classroom & E-Learning)
Class Size: Limited to 20 per batch
Fees: ₹90,000 (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Grant: Up to 50% grant available based on need & merit
CapEdge Faculty Profile
Shankhini Saha
CEO & Director - IR & FPR
Shankhini Saha holds an MPhil with distinction from the University of Cambridge and a BA magna cum laude from The New School, USA. As Associate Director – Investor Relations at Dickenson, she leads the crafting of high-impact investor engagement strategies for clients across sectors. Her expertise is developing differentiated equity narratives, structuring investor days, and driving broker engagement through strategic coverage positioning.
Shankhini works closely with CXOs to prepare earnings scripts, analyst call responses, and strategic disclosures that reflect the company's financial performance and future positioning. She has managed IR mandates across diverse verticals, including Financial Services, Technology, Industrials, and Consumer.
Her global academic and professional background allows her to operate with clarity and nuance in cross-border investor interactions. She strongly aligns corporate messaging with stakeholder expectations while helping companies build long-term investor confidence.
As a key faculty member of the CapEdge programme, Shankhini leads sessions on investor messaging, earnings communication, and perception management. Her ability to blend real-world scenarios with classroom training equips students with the strategic thinking and communication rigour needed to excel in investor relations.
Bhushan Wankhede
CEO – Global Competency Centre
Bhushan Wankhede is a finance professional with over a decade of experience spanning investor relations, wealth advisory, and academia. With UGC-NET and MH-SET qualifications and an ongoing Ph.D. in Commerce, he brings a unique combination of research-driven thinking and applied financial insight to corporate communication strategy.
At Dickenson, Bhushan focuses on the analytical and disclosure side of investor relations. His work includes interpreting quarterly performance, building investor FAQs, benchmarking peer commentary, and assisting with IR communication frameworks grounded in numbers and narrative. His sharp understanding of market expectations helps companies create more informed and impactful disclosures.
With prior experience in financial advisory and teaching, he can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for corporate leaders and aspiring professionals. His ability to simplify, structure, and synthesise data makes him a valued mentor.
At CapEdge, Bhushan leads modules on financial analysis, earnings communication, and peer benchmarking. He also contributes to curriculum development, embedding analytical depth into each module to ensure learners build strong foundations in investor communication and capital markets research.
Kinneri Koko Saha
CEO & Director - IAR & ESG
Kinneri Saha is an Economics graduate from New York University (NYU), with minors in Liberal Arts and Business Studies. Since joining Dickenson in 2016, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening the firm’s Investor Relations and Corporate Reporting practice areas. Her core competencies include strategic investor presentations, data analytics, news releases, and financial PR content, which she has successfully implemented for clients across sectors.
In 2017, she led the establishment of Dickenson’s UK operations, which operate from London, spearheading business development across the North Atlantic region. As Director of IAR & ESG, Kinneri has progressively developed strong credentials in authoring Integrated Annual Reports aligned to <IR> and GRI frameworks, embedding materiality-based narratives that link strategy, performance, and sustainability imperatives.
She has also been instrumental in building Dickenson’s ESG advisory capabilities, guiding corporates through evolving disclosure requirements such as SEBI’s BRSR, TCFD, and SDG-aligned reporting. Her ability to bridge ESG strategy with investor-grade communication has made her a trusted advisor to CXOs and sustainability leaders seeking to enhance transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Kinneri’s capital markets communication expertise and practical IR experience also position her as a key faculty contributor to the CapEdge programme, where she mentors professionals on best practices in financial disclosure, ESG integration, and investor engagement.
Manoj Saha
Managing Director
Manoj Saha is Dickenson's Co-founder and Managing Director, bringing over 30 years of global experience in investor relations, corporate reporting, and ESG communication. A graduate in Accountancy and Business Finance from London Metropolitan University, Manoj has advised companies across BFSI, IT, Industrials, and Infrastructure sectors on capital markets communication and disclosure strategies.
He has been instrumental in shaping Dickenson’s core service offerings, from investor engagement to integrated reporting. His expertise spans SEBI disclosure practices, and GRI frameworks, ESG content development, and best practices in stakeholder communication. Manoj has also developed internal SOPs and message architecture tools that enable companies to manage feedback loops and improve reporting outcomes.
As Managing Editor for several years, he has guided the development of Dickenson’s storytelling and communication standards across annual reports, earnings materials, and ESG documents.
At CapEdge, Manoj offers strategic guidance and delivers select masterclasses on integrated communication, ESG frameworks, and real-world reporting workflows. His sessions bring clarity and structure to students seeking to understand investor relation's regulatory, strategic, and communicative layers.
Course Highlights
Learn how listed companies communicate with investors and analysts.
Master corporate financial storytelling and regulatory compliance.
Improve professional writing, public speaking, and investor messaging.
Understand stock market dynamics, sustainability reporting, and regulatory frameworks.
Interact with leading professionals from finance, IR, and corporate communications.
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Take the First Step Towards a High-Growth Career
Dickenson is actively collaborating with leading institutions to integrate capital markets communications training into academic curriculums. By partnering with us, colleges can offer students direct access to industry expertise, career pathways, and hands-on financial communications training. Write to us at enquiry@dickensonworld.com to know more.
The Future of Financial Communication Starts Here
Key Benefits:
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum – Practical training in capital markets communications, investor relations, and financial PR.
- Taught by Experts – Learn from seasoned professionals in IR and capital markets.
- Live Market Exposure – Work on real-world investor communication projects.
- Career-Ready Training – Gain skills that make you employable from day one.
- Placement Assistance – Opportunities with top corporates and financial institutions.
A Legacy of Excellence in Capital Markets Communications
Dickenson, a trend-setter in Investor Relations & Capital Markets Communications, has over two decades of experience working with listed companies across sectors such as banking, technology, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and energy. Our expertise spans Investor Relations (IR), Financial PR, ESG Advisory, and Corporate Reporting, making us the ideal partner for bridging the industry-academia gap.
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