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IIM Kozhikode & NSE Host 3rd Annual Conference on Macroeconomics, Banking & Finance in Mumbai

This third edition of the IIMK–NSE Annual Conference further strengthens the Institute’s role as a thought leader at the intersection of macroeconomics, financial regulation, and market innovation.

By : EduAdvice 2026-02-23 14:09:07

Mumbai, February 23, 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India, successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Conference on Macroeconomics, Banking & Finance at the NSE Corporate Office, BKC, Mumbai.

Themed “Information Asymmetry in the Information Age – Markets, Economy & People,” the conference organised by Uruppika - IIM Kozhikode's flagship Centre of Excellence in Macroeconomics, Banking and Finance; brought together leading policymakers, regulators, bankers, market participants, and scholars to deliberate on the evolving nature of information asymmetry in modern financial systems and its implications for markets and the broader economy.

The conference commenced with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp in the presence of Shri Amarjeet Singh, Whole-Time Member, SEBI, Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE and Prof. Mridul Kumar Saggar, Head - Yruppika, IIM Kozhikode. In his keynote address, Shri Amarjeet Singh highlighted the regulator’s perspective on fostering information symmetry in capital markets and strengthening institutional safeguards in an increasingly data-driven ecosystem.

Through a series of focused panel discussions, the conference explored how information gaps—long embedded in financial systems—have transformed in the digital era, where competitive advantage is increasingly shaped by analytical capability, technological sophistication, and speed of interpretation. Deliberations underscored the importance of transparent, resilient, and credible information frameworks to enhance market efficiency, macroeconomic stability, and inclusive growth.

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode, in his message, added “Digital technologies are redefining the contours of finance. We are witnessing the emergence of new financial institutions that will replace legacy models, and success will be measured by the reach and inclusivity of their platforms. The way people, assets, and intermediaries interact is poised for a fundamental shift, unlocking greater economic efficiency. As we embrace these transformative strides, it is imperative not only to harness information but to ensure its equitable distribution—empowering all investors, potential investors, and even those with marginal savings. The 3rd IIMK-NSE Annual Conference has significantly deepened our insights into these critical issues and reaffirmed our commitment to inclusive financial innovation.”

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, said “In an age defined by information abundance, asymmetry has not disappeared; rather, it has evolved into a more nuanced and technologically embedded phenomenon. Markets today respond not merely to the availability of information, but to the capacity to process, interpret, and deploy it with speed, scale, and sophistication. As financial systems become increasingly data-intensive, it is imperative that our information architecture remains transparent, resilient, and inclusive. This is essential to preserving market integrity, reinforcing investor confidence, and facilitating sustainable capital formation in the long term.”

The conference concluded with a valedictory session featuring Shri Injeti Srinivas, Chairperson, NSE and Former Chairperson, IFSCA, in a fireside conversation with Ms. Latha Venkatesh, Executive Editor, CNBC-TV18, reflecting on India’s structural transformation and the role of well-informed, well-regulated capital markets in sustaining long-term growth.

This third edition of the IIMK–NSE Annual Conference further strengthens the Institute’s role as a thought leader at the intersection of macroeconomics, financial regulation, and market innovation.

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