Penny Stock Launches Chartered Global Investment Banker (CGIB) Program at MoneyExpo 2025

Vantage Knowledge Academy Limited hit a 5% upper circuit on Tuesday at Rs 4.35 per share after a 21% weekly rise in its share price. This spike, however, is out of sync with the stock's historical performance. Currently valued at under Rs 5, the stock has seen a decline of 80% in the past year and 92% year-to-date (YTD) based on BSE data. The stock price reached its 52-week high of Rs 90.14 in December 2024 and hit a low of Rs 3.27 on August 20, 2025.

Vantage Knowledge Academy has made public the launch of its innovative CGIB (Chartered Global Investment Banker) certification program, "CGIB" positioning the academy as an active leader in professional finance education. The program CGIB was launched on August 23, 2025 at MoneyExpo, during a session attended by industry leaders and educators as well as the aspiring professionals at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The CGIB is an intensive qualification initiative in investment banking consisting of three levels for both novices and entry-level professionals and is offered by The Investment Banker's Foundation, which is a registered trust whose aim is the promotion of investment banking education. It lasts for 18 months which is much shorter than the time it takes to acquire the skills of a global investment banker. The course is organized in three tiers: Foundation, which includes the essential aspects; Strategy, which concentrates on advanced strategic thinking; and Applied, which emphasizes real-world case studies, simulations, and a capstone project on cross-border deals.

A spokesperson from Vantage Mr. Rajesh Dedhia stated, -The CGIB program represents an "A gold standard in professional investment banking education, it is the only comprehensive and detailed program of its kind in India." It is designed to empower the next generation of finance professionals with not just academic knowledge, but also the practical insight and execution skills required in today's complex global markets. Submitting this press release to the BSE ahead of our official launch underscores our commitment to professional standards, credibility, and institutional trust."

Vantage Knowledge Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Investment Banker's Foundation to serve as the official training partner. The training will be delivered through Vantage's Investment Banking's Online Learning Management System, www.vantagepro.app, which investors with ample industry experience and considerable teaching precision will man. This model offers real-time classes with experts while still retaining the flexibility of self-paced online modules.

The study program covers all the important areas of investment banking, such as the financial markets, mergers and acquisitions, various valuation methods, legal and regulatory considerations, as well as insolvency and bankruptcy. It has a global focus and blends theory with adequate practice to ensure that learners are up-to-date and ready for today's global financial world. There will be two exam sessions a year, in June and December, with the possibility to schedule them at any time. The program is open to a wide range of learners, including both undergraduate and graduate students from any field, as well as professionals looking to shift careers into investment banking and related areas.