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Hans India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Research needed on attracting more FDI
Hyderabad: Experts at the two-day Annual Finance Conference-2025 organised by the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) stressed focusing on the structural shifts in the global financial landscape and the need for research on how India could strategically leverage evolving trade dynamics to attract FDI, particularly amidst China's dominant trade surplus. In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Prof N R Parashuraman, former Director of SDMIMD, emphasised the dual importance of fintech advancements and foundational financial principles, urging the participants to analyse structural shifts in modern finance. Mohith, Co-founder of Utsuk Consulting and the Guest of Honour, stressed the evolving role of finance professionals, noting, 'Beyond technical expertise, leaders must cultivate communication skills, global competitiveness, and resilient organisational cultures.' Prof M S Narasimhan, IIM Bangalore, the Chief Guest for the Valedictory session, highlighted the need for research aligned with global investment trends, stating, 'India must strategically leverage evolving trade dynamics to attract FDI, particularly amid China's dominant trade surplus.' Prof D Chennappa from the Osmania University, the Guest of Honour, called for actionable research by linking financial inclusion to India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director of IPE and the Conference Chairman, stressed interdisciplinary approaches to address finance's intersections with sustainability and governance. The conference featured 53 peer-reviewed papers (shortlisted out of 176) across six themes – including fintech, behavioural finance, and financial inclusion – presented by academicians from IITs, IIMs, leading universities and B-Schools. The conference organised by IPE's Centre for Financial Education, chaired by Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy and convened by Prof Y Rama Krishna, with Dr Swati Mathur and Dr P Kalyani as co-conveners, reinforced finance's transformative potential in shaping India's economic future.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
IPE hosts Annual Finance Conference 2025
Hyderabad: The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) hosted its Annual Finance Conference 2025 at the Shamirpet Campus in Hyderabad, bringing together an array of scholars, industry practitioners, and academicians to explore the evolving landscape of finance in fostering inclusive growth, innovation, and value creation. The conference opened with an inaugural address by Chief Guest Prof. N.R. Parashuraman, former Director of SDMIMD. He underscored the dual importance of technological advancements in fintech and core financial principles. Prof. Parashuraman encouraged participants to critically examine the structural shifts redefining modern finance. Guest of Honour Mr. Mohith, Co-founder of Utsuk Consulting, emphasized the changing expectations from finance professionals. 'Beyond technical expertise, leaders must cultivate communication skills, global competitiveness, and resilient organizational cultures,' he remarked. The valedictory session featured Prof. M.S. Narasimhan of IIM Bangalore as Chief Guest. He called for research aligned with global investment patterns, urging India to strategically navigate global trade shifts to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the context of China's trade dominance. Prof. D. Chennappa of Osmania University, serving as Guest of Honour for the closing session, advocated for actionable, impact-driven research to support India's vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, particularly through financial inclusion. Conference Chairman and IPE Director Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy highlighted the need for interdisciplinary approaches to finance, especially at its intersection with sustainability and governance. Organized by IPE's Centre for Financial Education, the conference showcased 53 peer-reviewed papers—shortlisted from 176 submissions—across six thematic areas including fintech, behavioral finance, and financial inclusion. Presentations came from scholars representing IITs, IIMs, and premier business schools and universities nationwide. The event was convened by Prof. Y. Rama Krishna, with Dr. Swati Mathur and Dr. P. Kalyani serving as co-conveners. The conference reaffirmed finance's transformative role in shaping India's socio-economic trajectory.
