Call for Papers

India Finance Conference (IFC) 2025

December 18 – 20, 2025

Pre – Conference Tutorials: 17 December 2025

Venue: Indian Institute of Management–Visakhapatnam

(IIM–Visakhapatnam)

Visakhapatnam, India

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

The India Finance Conference 2025 (IFC 2025), the annual event of the Indian Finance Association (IFA), invites papers for its 14th edition to be held at the Indian Institute of Management–Visakhapatnam (IIM–Visakhapatnam), Andhra Pradesh, India from 18 – 20 December, 2025. The annual conference is jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

Academics, researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners are invited and encouraged to submit research papers in all areas of finance.

CONFERENCE THEMES:

• Theoretical and empirical asset pricing
• Corporate finance, capital structure and dividend policy
• Asset allocation and investment management
• Financial crises, systemic risk and macro-finance
• Corporate governance, executive compensation and ownership structure
• Accounting and Auditing
• Computational finance and financial econometrics
• Financial risk analytics and management
• Market microstructure and algorithmic trading
• Financial policy choice, institutions and regulation
• Financial literacy and financial education
• Financial Analytics
• Insurance / Reinsurance / Pension Funds
• Enhancing liquidity in Commodity Derivatives Markets
• Sustainable / Climate Finance
• FinTech

ABOUT THE FOUNDING INSTITUTES:

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation and Indian industry. During its initial years, several prominent faculties formed part of its nucleus, including Jagdish Sheth, J. K. Sengupta, among others.

Over the years, IIMC has grown into a mature institution with a global reputation, imparting high-quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post-Graduate and Doctoral level programs, Executive Training Programmes, and Research and Consulting Activities. Today, the institute serves as an autonomous body, continually evolving to meet its goals in an ever-changing business environment.

For more information visit www.iimcal.ac.in.

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, IIMB is an Institute of National Importance. Located in India’s high technology capital, it is in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies, giving it the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. IIMB has been accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) for period of five years in 2016. IIMB have a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.

IIMB have strong engagements with international networks, such as the Global Network for Advanced Management, which includes 30 eminent business schools around the world, and the Partnership in International Management (PIM), a consortium of more than 60 leading international business schools around the world.

For more information visit www.iimb.ac.in

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) was established as an institution to be managed by a Society, the IIMA Society, created under the Societies Act. The Institute was to be governed by a Board of Governors, constituted by the IIMA Society; the Board would include representation from all relevant constituencies, ensuring it addressed the diverse needs of a developing nation. IIMA was therefore conceived as a Board-managed institution, independent from the exclusive control of any single constituency. As a result, operational freedom is an integral part of IIMA’s ethos.

IIMA has consistently been ranked as the premier management school in the country by several national agencies. Its programmes are also ranked highly in numerous international rankings. In 2008, IIMA became the first management school in India to be awarded EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development).

For more information visit http://www.iima.ac.in/

ABOUT THE HOST INSTITUTE FOR IFC 2025:

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) was established in 2015 by the Government of India as part of its initiative to expand world-class management education across the country. Located in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, IIMV aims to develop leaders who can address the challenges and opportunities in today’s dynamic global business environment. The institute has a strong academic foundation, with a focus on providing high-quality education through its Post-Graduate Programmes, Doctoral Programmes, Executive Education, and Research initiatives.

Since its inception, IIMV has made significant strides in establishing itself as a top-tier institution, attracting talented students and faculty from across the globe. Its emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and socially responsible leadership reflects the institute’s commitment to shaping future leaders with a global mindset. IIMV continues to grow as an autonomous institution, keeping pace with the ever-evolving demands of the business world.

For more information, visit www.iimv.ac.in.

CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)

Prof. Siddhartha Pratim Chakrabarty (IFA) – (pratim@iitg.ac.in))

Prof. Sharad Nath Bhattacharya (IFA) – (sharad@iimshillong.ac.in.)

Prof. Sankarshan Basu (IFA) – (sankarshan.basu@iimb.ac.in)

Prof. Kaveri Krishnan (IIM Visakhapatnam (kaveri@iimv.ac.in)

Prof. Monika (IIM Visakhapatnam) – (monika@iimv.ac.in)

Prof. Shameem Jawed (IIM Visakhapatnam) – (msjawed@iimv.ac.in)

PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

The IFC 2025 invites full papers for conference presentations. The deadline for submitting papers under all three categories through the conference website is 17th August 2025.

Please note that only full-paper submissions will be considered.

IFA BEST PAPER:

Three “IFA 2025 Best Paper” awards will be presented at the conference. The award-winning papers will be selected from those presented at the conference and evaluated by a panel of experts.

DOCTORAL SYMPOSIUM:

The Doctoral Symposium offers a platform to the budding researchers to present their contemporary research fields of finance, accounting, governance, risk and analytics.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINE:

PDF submissions are preferred. The document must be formatted in double spacing using a 12-point font size (Times New Roman). The submission should include the paper title, the names of the author(s), their affiliation(s), the JEL classification codes, and the email address of the corresponding author. For further submission guidelines and additional details, please refer to the conference website.

PRE – CONFERENCE TUTORIALS:

Tutorial sessions will be conducted on 17^th December 2025 by eminent academicians from India and abroad. The tutorial will cover emerging areas in Finance and Accounting. Tutorials will be particularly useful for research scholars and early-stage academicians.

REGISTRATION:

Payment link:                                    To be updated soon

The registration fee is:

The deadline to register for the conference is November 15, 2025.

The registration fee for the event covers attendance, program kit, lunches, conference dinner, and light refreshments. Accommodation is not included.

In case of cancellation of registration up to 15 working days before the event, a refund of the registration fee net of 10% processing charges shall be made. No refunds can be made for cancellations less than 15 working days before the event. All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact for any further information : ifc2025@iimv.ac.in or indiafa.org@gmail.com

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: To be updated soon

CONFERENCE WEBSITE: https://www.iimv.ac.in/ifc2025/

https://indiafa.org/event/india-finance-conference-ifc-2025/