Mumbai, 11 August 2025 – Kohinoor Education Trust’s Global Capability College (K-GCC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Apex Group to launch its first flagship ten-month autonomous Post Graduate Diploma in Asset Servicing, a specialised programme aimed at creating industry-ready talent for India’s fast-growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector.
The ten-month full-time programme includes:
- Six-month paid internship with Apex Group
- Assured employment upon successful completion
- Starting salary package of ₹5 lakh per annum
Co-designed by academic leaders and senior financial industry experts, the curriculum blends rigorous classroom learning with practical exposure, equipping graduates with technical expertise, industry insights, and job-ready skills.
Addressing India’s Booming GCC Talent Demand
According to NASSCOM, India currently hosts approximately 1,200 GCCs employing around 1.6 million professionals. This figure is projected to double to 2,400 centres by 2030, generating over 4.5 million employment opportunities.
Recognising this growth trajectory, KET and Apex Group have joined forces to address the critical talent gap in financial services and asset servicing.
Institutional Commitment to Future-Ready Education
CA Sunil G. Karve, Hon. Chairman, Governing Board, Kohinoor Education Trust, said:
“At Kohinoor Education Trust, we are committed to developing educational programmes aligned with the demands of tomorrow’s industries. This partnership with Apex Group represents a significant step in producing talent that is academically strong, practically trained, and industry-ready to contribute meaningfully to the global financial services domain.”
Apex Group’s Industry Perspective
Akshay Thakurdesai, Country Head – India and Head of Global Service Centres, Apex Group, added:
“We are proud to launch a programme that focuses not only on theoretical learning but also on building job-ready skills through real-world exposure. Our collaboration with K-GCC reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of financial professionals while fostering stronger ties between industry and academia.”
Milestone Partnership for Education & Industry
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KET and Apex Fund Services LLP was signed on 21 June 2025. This marks a pivotal milestone in KET’s mission to deliver future-focused education aligned with the GCC sector’s talent needs.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Asset Servicing is the first-of-its-kind in India within this domain. Students will benefit from:
- Mentorship by seasoned industry veterans
- Global insights through structured modules
- Case study-led learning
- Exposure to international asset servicing practices
