New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- As India emerges as one of the most promising wealth creation hubs in the world, the financial advisory sector stands on the brink of unprecedented transformation. Valued at over $384 billion, the market is poised for significant expansion, driven by a rapidly growing population of retail investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and the rise of passive investing.

Yet, despite this promise, we face a critical paradox-an expanding investment universe, but a limited pool of trained, ethical, and client-centric financial advisers to guide the journey.

India's global ambition

The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gift City, Gujarat, has already begun to reshape India's global financial positioning....