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1. IIF International Research Conference & Award Summit on 26th October 2025
2. IIF International Research Conference & Award Summit on 20th April 2025
IIF International Research Conference (26th October, 2025)
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Speakers |
Participants |
| Inauguration Session |
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10:00 AM
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Opening Welcome
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Prof. Dr. Manju Agarwal (Dean - Academics, Indian Institute of Finance; Senior Professor of Economics, IIF Business School - AKTU, Greater Noida, UP, INDIA)
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10:05 AM
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Patron Address: Global Growth in Uncertain Times : The Bahudha Appoarch to Life, Peace and Prosperity
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H.E. Dr. Balmiki Prasad Singh, IAS , (14th Governor of Sikkim, INDIA; Secretary Home
(1995-97), Government of India, INDIA; Executive Director and Ambassador (1999
2000), The World Bank, USA; Honourary Professor, Indian Institute of Finance,
INDIA; Researcher, Thinker, Statesman, Principal Architect of the Bahudha Approach
and Author of “Bahudha and the post 9/11 World” & “The Problem of Change : A
Study of North East India”)
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10:15 AM
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Guest of Honour Address: Imperative of a New Trade Doctrine in the Era of Protechionism
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Prof. Dr. Ashwini Mahajan (Professor of Economics, The University of Delhi, PGDAV
College, Delhi, INDIA; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Contemporary Indian Politics and
Economy (2011 - ). Visiting Professor and Research Guide, Pacific University, Udaipur,
Rajasthan and Mewar University, Rajasthan, INDIA; Active Member of Swadeshi
Jagran Foundation, Delhi, INDIA)
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10:30 AM
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Finance India June 2025 Issue < Formal Release of Issue >
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10:45 AM
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IIF RC Member
Research Address: Opportunities of Digital Asset for Emerging Economies
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Prof. RN Dr. Darina Saxunová (Full Professor, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave
Comenius University, The Department of Economy and Finance, The Faculty of
Management, Bratislava , SLOVAK REPUBLIC; FMUK Academic Senate & Member,
FM UK Scientific Board, UNITED KINGDOM; IIF Research Council Board Member,
Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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10:55 AM
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IIF Plenary Keynote
IIF AC Member Address : Competent Application of Descriptive Statistics and Numerical Literacy Essential for Analyzing
Public Policies
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Prof. Dr. Mukul G. Asher (Independent Consultant in Public Financial Management
and Social Protection; former Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS)
SINGAPORE; IIF Advisory Council Board Member, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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11:15 AM
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IIF Fellow Address :
IIFBS Professor-of-Practice Address: The Making of InterraIT and the Journey of Life
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Prof. Dr. Asoke K. Laha (Professor-of-Practice, IIF Business School (AKTU), Greater
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA; Founder CEO & President Emeritus, Interra IT, California,
San Jose, USA;Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA; FBA Doctoral
Fellow 2023-25, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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11:25 AM
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IIF Academic Partner Keynote Address :
Global Growth, Economies, Climate Change and Dis-Equilibriums
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Dr. Debesh Roy (Chairman (2021- ), Institute for Pioneering Insightful Research Pvt. Ltd.
(InsPIRE), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA; Senior Consultant (2020-21), Integrated
Research and Action for Development (IRADe), INDIA; Dy. General Manager (1988
2020), NABARD, Mumbai, Maharasthra, INDIA)
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11:35 AM
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IIF Alumni Address :
Journey of Life within IIF and after IIF in the Real World
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H.E. Ms. Gauri Vatsa (Honorary Trade Commissioner - India to Tanzania (Oct 2024
Present), India Africa Trade Council, TANZANIA; Awarded in 2018 as “Outstanding
Business Consultant for SME’s” by Business Mint; Founder, Gauri Vatsa Consulting &
Gen Trading (2002- 2016 & Jan 2023 - Present), Chandigarh, INDIA; Vice Chair (Mar 2025
June 2025), National Industries Development Council Committe (NIDCC), Delhi, INDIA;
Co-Founder (Dec 2018- Aug 2022), Twin Cloud Creations, INDIA; Startup Business
Consultant and Corporate Trainer, (May 2002 - Dec 2016), INDIA & UK; NASDAQ
Representative for US Based Trading (Mar 2000-Apr 2002), General Electric Capital, Gurgaon,
INDIA; MBF (1998-2000) Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi, INDIA)
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11:45 AM
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IIF Alumni Address: Journey of Life within IIF and after IIF in the Real World
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Mr. Pinaki M. Mukherjee (Economist, Maruti Suzuki, India Ltd (June 2013 - ); Senior
Consultant, Deloitte (May-June 2013); Economic Consultant (National Institute of
Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), Delhi (March 2012 - May 2013); Senior Advisor,
Kshitij Consultancy Services (Apr 2011-February 2012); Research Officer, CMIE Centre
for Monitoring Indian Economy (February 2006 - March 2011); and IIF MBF (2004-06)
Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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11:55 PM
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Chair Conference Address
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Prof. Dr. Aman Agarwal (Director & Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA & Executive Editor, Finance India, INDIA)
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| Technical Session 1 |
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12:00 PM
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TS-1 Chair IIF RC Member Keynote Address : The Green Economy: Adoption of electric power balancing Technologies.
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Prof. Dr. Yochanan Shachmurove (Full Professor of Economics at City University
of New York CUNY, USA); New York Universiy, USA; Wharton School,
University of Pennenslivyania, Philadelphia, USA)
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12:30 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3255: Application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Semantic Segmentation
and Fine Object Recognition in Lung Cancer Detection and Prevention:
Implications for Public Healthcare Management
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Ms. Medhavi Bhardwaj (B.Tech. 4 Year Graduate in Information Technology (AI
ML), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Broto Rauth (Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University)
Institute of Management & Research, Delhi, INDIA)
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12:40 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3210: Revisiting Pecking Order Theory (POT) in Emerging Markets : Evidence from the Indian
Stock Market
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Prof. Dr. Sathyanarayana S. (Professor, M P Birla Institute of Management,
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Amarjeet Kaur (Professor, Dean and HOD, Gurugram University, The
Department of Management, Haryana, INDIA) &
Dr. Pushpa B.V. (Associate Professor, M P Birla Institute of Management, Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA)
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12:50 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3253: Stock Price Reactions to Share Buyback Announcements: Evidence from High-Beta and
Low-Beta Firms
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Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta(Assistant Professor of Finance, Ganpat University,
Mehsana, Gujarat, INDIA) &
Dr. Navneet Kaur Bhatia (Associate Professor, International Institute of
Professional Studies (IIPS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Kundan M. Patel (Professor of Finance, Ganpat University, Mehsana,
Gujarat, INDIA)
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1:00 PM
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Closing Keynote Address : Objectification of Stakeholders in Trading Systems
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Prof. Gopal Tadepalli V.. (Professor Emeritus, Anna University, The Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, Tamil Nadu, INDIA; Director (till 2025),
Centre for Applied Research in Indic Technologies [CARIT], College of
Engineering, Guindy Campus, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA;
IIF Research Council Board Member, Indian Institute of Finance)
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01:30 PM
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IIF EB Member Luncheon Keynote Address: How to Improve the Accuracy of Valuation using Multiples
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Prof. Dr. Ian Anthony Cooper (Full Professor of Finance (1995-2024), London
Business School, London, UK; Associate / Assistant Professor (1978-1994),
London Business School, London UK; Visiting Fellow (1988-89), Austrialian
Graduate School of Management, AUSTRALIA; Visiting Associate Professor
(1982-83), University of Chicago, USA; Finance India Editorial Board Member,
INDIA; Honourary Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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| Technical Session 2 |
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02:00 PM
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TS-2 Chair & IIF RC Member Keynote Address: Society and the Digital Revolution : What Lies Ahead ? From Technology Disruption
to Human Centered Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Valentina Emilia Balas , (Full Professor of Automation and Applied
Informatics, University "Aurel Vlaicu", ROMANIA; Member EUSFLAT, ACM
and SM IEEE, TC – SC (IEEE SMCS), SIAM; Joint Secretary, Forum for
Interdisciplinary Mathematics (FIM), INDIA; IIF Research Council Board
Member, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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02:20 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3261: Effect of Share Buybacks on Stock Returns of Small, Medium, and Large-Cap Companies:
A Special Focus on Companies Listed in the Indian Stock Exchange
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Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta, (Assistant Professor of Finance, Ganpat University,
Mehsana, Gujarat, INDIA) &
Dr. Navneet Kaur Bhatia , (Associate Professor, International Institute of
Professional Studies (IIPS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA) &
and
Dr. Chitra Saruparia (Assistant Professor, National Law University, Jodhpur,
Rajasthan, INDIA)
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02:30 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-
ADD-756: Empirical Study on Factors Affecting Marketing Strategies of Banking Industry : A
Comparative Study of Public and Private Banks
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Dr. Ashish Jain , (Head of Strategy – Receivables Management (Retail/MSME/
Agri), Bank of Baroda, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA)
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02:40 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3241: Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) enabled Sustainable Education
using Neurolinguistics Programming (NLP) in Marketing Analytics and
Entrepreneurial Investment Decisions: Mixed Method Approach
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Prof. Dr. Broto Rauth, (Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University)
Institute of Management & Research, Delhi, INDIA) and
Ms. Medhavi Bhardwaj (B.Tech. 4 Year Graduate in Information Technology (AI
ML), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, INDIA)
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02:50 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-2925: Ecological and Hygienic Features of Advanced Methods of Processing Disposal of
Medical and Municipal Waste
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Prof. Dr. Anatoly Ariston Delliturri, (Professor & Medical Surgeon, Maimonides
Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA) &
Dr. Abraham Tzines , (General Director, AVRAHAMMAX LLC, New York City,
New York, USA)
and
Prof. Dr. Shakhista Maksudova, (Prize Winner in the Field of Ecology,
UZBEKISTAN; Director, AVRAHAMMAX LLC, New York City, USA; former
Associate Professor and Director, Ministry of Higher and Secondary
Specialized Educaion, Institute of Pedagogical Innovations, UZBEKISTAN)
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03:00 PM
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Closing Keynote Address: Researvation by Government : Modelling Equal Access to All Seats
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Prof. Dr. Yamini Agarwal (Economist, Professor of Economics & Finance, IIF
College of Commerce and Management Studies (CCS University), INDIA;
Dean (Research), Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA; Director & Professor of
Finance (May 2021-November 2024), BVIMR (Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed-to
be-University); Associate Editor, Finance India, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Manju Agarwal (Senior Professor of Economics, IIF Business School
(AKTU), INDIA; Dean - Academics, Indian Institute of Finance; INDIA;
Managing Editor, Finance India, INDIA; Former Principal & Professor, The
University of Delhi, Moti Lal Nehru College, Delhi, INDIA) and
Prof. Dr. Aman Agarwal (Director & Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of
Finance, INDIA & Executive Editor, Finance India, INDIA)
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| Technical Session 3 |
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03:15 PM
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TS-3 Chair Address: Governance and Climate Justice : Wealth of Nations (Research Book Release Address)
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Prof. Dr. Julia Margarete Puaschunder (Behavioral Economist & Professor,
International University of Monaco, The Economics & Finance Department,
Grimaldi, MONACO; IIF Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA;
Former Professor, The New School and The New School for Social Research,
New York, USA; Board Member, Friends of the International Institute for
Applied Systems Analysis(IIASA), AUSTRIA)
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03:30 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3265: District Level Index of Financial Inclusion in Telangana
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Dr. Bhawana Sharma (Professor, Poornima University, The Faculty of Management
and Commerce, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA)
Ms. Turaga Sunita, (Doctoral Ph.D. Research Scholar, Poornima University, The
Faculty of Management and Commerce, Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA)
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03:40 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3252: Social Media Analytics and Decision Sciences Using Generative Adversarial Networks
(GANS) For Image Analysis in CRM In Entrepreneurial Firms
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Prof. Dr. Broto Rauth (Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University)
Institute of Management & Research, Delhi, INDIA)
Ms. Medhavi Bhardwaj (B.Tech. 4 Year Graduate in Information Technology (AI
ML), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, INDIA)
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03:50 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3256: The Impact of Credit Rating Announcements on Stock Prices of Small-Cap Companies:
Evidence from Indian Small-Cap Firms Listed on Indian Stock Exchanges
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Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta (Assistant Professor of Finance, Ganpat University,
Mehsana, Gujarat, INDIA) &
Dr. Navneet Kaur Bhatia (Associate Professor, International Institute of
Professional Studies (IIPS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA) and
Prof. Dr. Kundan M. Patel (Professor of Finance, Ganpat University, Mehsana,
Gujarat, INDIA)
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04:00 PM
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Closing Keynote Address : Principal Components of Institutions, Diversification and Growth
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Prof. Dr. Thorvaldur Gylfason (Icelandic economist and Composer, Professor
Emeritus of Economics (1983-2021), The University of Iceland, ICELAND; Research
Fellow, CESifo (Center for Economic Studies), University of Munich, GERMANY;
Research Associate, US-Japan Business and Economic Studies, New York
University, USA; Fellow, European Economic Association, Editorial Board Member,
Finance India (Quarterly Journal of Finance), Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA;
Research Fellow (1987-2009), CEPR (Centre for Economic Policy Research), London,
UK; Senior Research Fellow (1978-96), Stockholm University, Institute for
International Economic Studies, SWEDEN; Visiting Professor of Public and
International Affairs (1986-88), Princeton University, USA; Economist (1076-81),
International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC, USA)
Prof. Dr. Gylif Zoega (Professor in Economics, Birkbeck College, London, UK;
Member of the Monetary Policy Committee, The Central Bank of Iceland;
Former Professor, The University of Iceland, ICELAND and Columbia
University, New York, USA)
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| Valedictory Session &
Summit on “Global Growth in Un-Certain Times” |
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04:30 PM
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Jury Chair Address
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Prof. Dr. Manju Agarwal (Dean - Academics, Indian Institute of Finance; Senior Professor
of Economics, IIF Business School - AKTU, Greater Noida, UP, INDIA)
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04:35 PM
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Finance India September 2025 Issue < Formal Release of Issue >
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04:40 PM
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IIF Summit Address: EU-INDIA Bi-Lateral Relations : Legal, Trade and Economic Aspects
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H.E. Prof. Dr. Karol Adam Karski (Member of the European Parliament; Professor, The
University of Warsaw; Head of the Department of Public Inernational Law, The University
of Warsaw, Warsaw, POLAND; Honourary Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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04:55 PM
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Chief Guest Address: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Caj L. Soderlund
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H.E. Ambassador Dr. Caj L. Soderlund (former Senior Diplomat, Advisor to Prime Minister of
Finland and Minister Counsellor Economic Affairs in the Embassy of India for Finland
(2001-04). Dr. Soderlund has also served as a former Senior Advisor to Minister of Nordic
Affairs (2004-09); Finnish NCM Presidency (2007); Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1997-2001)
in FINLAND and the former Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy of Finland in Spain
(1990-93); Embassy of Finland in UAE (1993-95) and Secretariat of Nordic Coop. (1995-96))
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05:05 PM
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Guest of Honour & IIF AC Member Address
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Dr. Dilip Chenoy (former Secretary General, FICCI, Delhi, INDIA; Managing Director & CEO,
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) (2010-15), INDIA; Director General,
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)(2004-10), INDIA; IIF Advisory
Council Member, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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04:40 PM
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Summit Panel Address : Global Growth in Un-Certain Times
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Dr. Manoranjan Sharma (Chief Economist, Infomerics Rating; formerly Chief Economist, Canara Bank, INDIA) &
Ms. Åsa Jarskog (Lead, Inner Development Goals, SWEDEN; President, Sweden Africa Chamber, SWEDEN; Founder
President, Global Leadership for Sustainable Development, SWEDEN; Consultant, Jarskog Konsult AB : Stockholm
School of Economics (SSE), Swedish International Development Cooperation Authority (SIDA), ABB, Sandvik
Sweden, WesBank South Africa, TBS Bank Georgia and over 55 Countries & Governments; formerly Worked with
ILO, UNHCR, UNCTAD, World Economic Forum) &
Dr. Muddu Vinay (Founding Pro-Vice Chancellor and Senior Professor(Feb 2024 - ), ICFAI Foundation For Higher
Education, Karnataka, INDIA; Senior Badi Panthulu, Advisory Council Universities of Asia Pacific( AUAP); Pro
Vice Chancellor (Aug 2021-Feb 2024), Presidency University, Bangalore, INDIA; Vice-Chancellor (Apr 2018-Aug
2021), The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, INDIA; Director & Principal (Aug 2019-Mar 2018), Presidency
college, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA) &
Dr Vida Abdaly (Visiting Professor, University of Oxford, Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM; Ozyegin
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University, Istanbul, TURKIYE; Kathmandu University, School of Law, NEPAL; ssistant Professor,(2017-19), University of
Aberdeen, Faculty of Law, UNITED KINGDOM; University of Tehran, Faculty of Law, Kish International Campus, IRAN;
Member of the UNECE Task Force on Just Transition (Sept 2024 - ); Member of the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency
(Nov 2024 - ); Member of Women in Resource Management Working Group (June 2025- ), United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe, Geneva, Switzerland; Advisory Board Member (Dec 2024 - ), SIIA: Swiss Impact Investment
Association. Switzerland; Director (Nov 2024 - ), Institute for Law and Development, Greater Accra Region, GHANA) &
Dr. Balakrishnan Ilango (Senior Innovation Manager - Analytics, Asia Pacific (2018- ), LSEG (London Stock Exchange
Group), Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA; Head of Pre-Sales Solutions, South Asia (2014-18), Thomson Reuters,
Mumbai, INDIA; Senior Sales Manager - Business Intelligence & Exalytics (2013-14), Oracle, Mumbai, INDIA;
National Sales Manager - Real Time Decision Analytics (2012-13), Progress Software, Mumbai, INDIA; Business
Development Manager - Quantitative & Trading Solutions, South Asia (2008-12), Thomson Reuters, Mumbia,
INDIA; Senior Associate - Quantitative Research (2007-08), Credit Suisse, INDIA; Manager - Consulting Services
(India) (2004-07), Thomson Reuters (erstwhile Thomson Financial), Karnataka, INDIA; Equity Analyst (2002-04),
Quasar India Ltd, INDIA; MBF 2000-02 Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi, INDIA) &
Dr. P. Gowri Kusuma (Associate Professor, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad, Telengana, INDIA) &
Mrs. Shaini Nair (Bharatanatyam Dance Artist; Director of Compliances (2025 - ), Auctane Inc, Texas, USA; Regulatory
& Payments Legal Compliance Manager Global (2021-25), ePay, Texas, USA; Compliance Manager (2016-21), eBay,
Texes, USA; Senior Compliance Lead (2014-15); AIG/United Guaranty, USA; Financial Analyst (2013), PepsiCo,
USA; Senior Financial Analyst - Compliance (2007-08), Goldman Sachs, USA; Financial Analyst (2005-07), Thomson
Reuters, INDIA; MBF 2003-05 Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi & Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA) &
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06:00 PM
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Veledictory Address: AI and Sustainable Development : A Physiocratic View
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Prof. Dr. Rekha Jagannath (Research Professor Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), INDIA;
Independent Director Tumakuru Smart City Ltd board GOK-GOI, INDIA; Former Member
Karnataka State Planning Board, INDIA; Fomer ICSSR Senior Fesearch Fellow, INDIA)
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06:15 PM
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Chair Conference
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Prof. Dr. Aman Agarwal (Director & Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA
& Executive Editor, Finance India, INDIA)
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IIF International Research Conference & Award Summit (20th April, 2025)
| Time |
Title |
Speakers |
Participants |
| Inauguration Session |
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10:00 AM
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Opening Welcome
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Prof. Dr. Manju Agarwal (Dean - Academics, Indian Institute of Finance; Senior Professor of Economics, IIF Business School - AKTU, Greater Noida, UP, INDIA)
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10:15 AM
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Chief Guest: The Jambavan Effect: How India becomes Bharat?
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H.E. Ambassador Prof. Dr. Deepak Vohra, IFS - MADE IN INDIA (Special Advisor to Prime Minister, Lesotho, South Sudan, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau, AFRICA; Special Advisor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Councils, Kargil and Leh, INDIA; Formerly Ambassador of India to Armenia, Georgia, South Sudan, Sudan, Poland and Lithuania; Honourary Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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10:45 AM
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Guest of Honour Address: Physics of Finance: Computational Fluid Dynamics in Finance - Modelling, Simulation, and Mgt
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Prof. Dr. Sardar M.N. Islam (Professor, ISILC & Decision Sciences and Modelling Program, Victoria University, AUSTRALIA; Distinguished Visiting Professor of Artificial Intelligence, UnSri Sriwijaya University, Palembang, INDONESIA; Distinguished Visiting Professor, American University of Ras Al Khaimah - AURAK, Ras al-Khaimah, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES; Member of Australian Computer Society, IEEE, Computer Society, Data Science Central; Editorial Board Member, Finance India (Qtrly Journal of Finance), Delhi, INDIA)
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11:00 AM
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IIF FBA Fellow Address: Journey of Life A Working Executive to an Entrepreneur and now a Guru
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Prof. Dr. Asoke K. Laha (Professor-of-Practice, IIF Business School (AKTU), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA; Founder CEO & President Emeritus, Interra IT, California, San Jose, USA; Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA; FBA Doctoral Fellow 2023-25, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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11:30 AM
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IIF Academic Partner: Trade Competitiveness, Challenges before National & State Governments achieving UN SDG Agenda 2030 and Issues Mitigation Strategies
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CA. Mr. Atal Bihari Bhanja (Managing Partner, ABB and Associates, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA)
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11:40 AM
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Book Release Address: Check-In Never Check-Out
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Mr. Rattan Keswani (Independent Consultant; former Deputy Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, & Director of Carnation Hotels (2012-22); President of Trident Hotels (1981-2011), EIH Ltd-Oberoi Group, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA)
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11:50 AM
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IIF Alumni Address: Journey of Life within IIF and after IIF in the Real World
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Mr. Vikash Raj (CEO, Investigen.ai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA)
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12:00 PM
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Chair Conference Address
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Prof. Dr. Aman Agarwal (Director & Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA & Executive Editor, Finance India, INDIA)
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| Technical Session 1 |
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12:00 PM
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TS-1 Chair Address
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Prof. Dr. Yamini Agarwal (Economist, Professor of Economics & Finance & Dean Research,
Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA; Former Director & Professor of Finance,
BVIMR (Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-be-University); Associate Editor,
Finance India, INDIA)
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12:10 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3102: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Practice Training and Development
with Reference to Private Airlines in India
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Ms. P.V. Raja Lakshmi (Doctoral PhD Research Scholar, CMR College of Engineering
and Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. A. Kotishwar (Professor and HOD, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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12:20 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3118: Evidence of Herding during Crisis : An Empirical Investigation
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Ms. Kanika Bajaj (Associate Professor, University of Delhi, Dayal Singh College,
Delhi, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Amarjeet Kaur (Professor, Dean and HOD, Gurugram University, The
Department of Management, Haryana, INDIA) &
Prof. Dr. Ajay Chauhan (Professor, Bharathidasan University, Bharathidasan
Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, INDIA)
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12:30 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3125: AI-Driven Green Finance and Renewable Energy Investments: A Comparative Study of
Brazil and India
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Dr. Sayyad Saadiq Ali (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) &
Dr. Dowlath Ahammad (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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12:40 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3152: A Study of Savings and Investment Pattern among Working Women with Special
Reference to North Zone in Haryana : A Literature Review
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Ms. Yogita Rani (Doctoral Ph.D. Research Scholar, Maharishi Markandeshwar
(Deemed-to-be-University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, INDIA) &
Dr. Jayoti Grover (Assistant Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed-to-be
University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, INDIA)
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12:50 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3131: Supporting HR Strategies for Differently Able Employees and Inclusive Workforce in the
Information Technology Sector in India
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Mr. Mohammad Sirajuddin (Assistant Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) &
Dr. P. Hima Bindu (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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01:00 PM
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IIF AC Member Luncheon Keynote Address: Coping with Global Ageing
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Prof. Dr. Mukul G. Asher (Independent Consultant in Public Financial Management and Social Protection; former Professor, National University of Singapore
(NUS) SINGAPORE; IIF Advisory Council Board Member, Indian Institute of
Finance, INDIA)
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01:25 PM
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IIF Alumni Address: Journey of Life within IIF and after IIF in the Real World
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Mrs. Shaini Nair (Bharatanatyam Dance Artist; Regulatory & Payments Legal Compliance
Manager Global (2021-25), ePay, Texas, USA; Compliance Manager (2016-21),
eBay, Texes, USA; Senior Compliance Lead (2014-15); AIG/United Guaranty,
USA; Financial Analyst (2013), PepsiCo, USA; Senior Financial Analyst
Compliance (2007-08), Goldman Sachs, USA; Financial Analyst (2005-07),
Thomson Reuters, INDIA; MBF 2003-05 Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance,
Delhi & Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA)
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01:30 PM
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FI EB Member Luncheon Keynote Address: Evaluation of Remaining Bugs in a Delivered System
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Prof. Dr. Junzo Watada(Specially Appointed Professor, Shimonoseki City Univ.,
School of Data Sciences, JAPAN; Professor Emeritus, Waseda University,
JAPAN; Research Professor, Zhejiang Gongshang University, CHINA; IIF
Research Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi, INDIA; Visiting
Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, JAPAN; formerly Professor,
CERDAS, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), MALAYSIA; Executive
Chair of ISME & WCICME, JAPAN; President (2019-21), Forum for
Interdisciplinary Mathematics,INDIA; Henri Coanda Medal Award from
Inventico in ROMANIA 2002; Life Fellow, Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory
(SOFT); IIF Advisory Council Member, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA;
Editorial Board Member, Finance India - Qtrly Journal of Finance, INDIA)
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02:00 PM
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TS-2 Chair Address: Crypto-Currencies and Behavioral Finance : A Bibliomeric Literature Review
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Prof. Dr. M. Banu Durukan, (Professor of Finance & Chair, Dokuz Eylul University,
Izmir, TURKIYE; Affiliate Professor of Finance, Ljubljana Universiy, SLOVENIA;
Member, Izmir Chamber of Certified Accountants, TURKIYE; Member,
Association of Chamber of Certified Public Accountants, TURKIYE; IIF
Research Professor Awardee (2020), Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
Dr. Zeliha Can Ergün, (Associate Professor, Aydin Adnan Menderes University,
The Department of International Trade and Business, Aydin, TURKIYE
Dr. Elif Korkmaz Orak(Research Assistant, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TURKIYE)
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02:15 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3095: Stock Price Crash Risk : A Systematic Review
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Ms. Rubini Sampath Sena, (Doctoral Ph.D. Research Scholar, Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT Madras), Department of management studies, Tamil Nadu, INDIA) and
Prof. Dr. Madhumathi R. (Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras),
Department of management studies, Tamil Nadu, INDIA)
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02:25 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3128: Role of CRM in Customer Acquisition and Retention with Reference to Select Private Sector Banks in Hyderabad District
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Dr. L. Ramanjaneya, (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering &
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) and
Mr. M. Raju (Assistant Professor, CMR College of Engineering & Technology,
The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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02:35 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3126: Banking Efficiency : Emerging Trends and Thematic Analysis
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Dr. Vijay Prakash Misra, (Assistant Professor, Bennett University, Greater Noida,
Uttar Pradesh, INDIA; Research Scholar, Gokhale Institute of Politics and
Economics, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA) and
Prof. Dr. K.C. Thaware (Professor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics,
Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA)
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02:45 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3127: Managing Remote Employees with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Performance Tracking with Reference to Nonprofit Organizations in Telangana State
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Ms. S. Swapna, (Assistant Professor, CMR College of Engineering & Technology,
The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) and
Ms. K. Visali (Assistant Professor, CMR College of Engineering & Technology,
The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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02:55 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3145: A Study on Authenticity of Fin Influencer Approaches and Cross-Cultural Influence with Reference to BRICS
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Prof. Dr. Krishna Gadasandula, (Professor of Finance, ICBM- School of Business
Excellence Ishwar and Abode, The Deparment of Accounting and Finance,
Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA) and
Dr. M. Kondala Rao (Associate Professor, Ace Eng ineering College, The
Department of Management, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA)
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03:05 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3134: Impact of Payments Interface on Digitalization Growth in Banks : A Comprehensive Study
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Prof. Dr. P. Alekhya (Professor, CMR College of Engineering & Technology,
The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA) and
Prof. Dr. A. Kotishwar (Professor and HOD, CMR College of Engineering &
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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03:15 PM
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Special Address
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H.E. Ambassador Dr. Caj L. Soderlund (former Senior Diplomat, Advisor to Prime Minister
of Finland and Minister Counsellor Economic Affairs in the Embassy of India for
Finland (2001-04). Dr. Soderlund has also served as a former Senior Advisor
to Minister of Nordic Affairs (2004-09); Finnish NCM Presidency (2007);
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1997-2001) in FINLAND and the former Deputy
Chief of Mission at Embassy of Finland in Spain (1990-93); Embassy of
Finland in UAE (1993-95) and Secretariat of Nordic Coop. (1995-96))
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03:20 PM
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Closing Keynote Address: What if Sampling Fails?
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Prof. Gopal Tadepalli (Professor, Anna University, Department of Computer Science
and Engineering, Tamil Nadu, INDIA; Director, Centre for Applied Research
in Indic Technologies [CARIT], College of Engineering, Guindy Campus,
Anna University, Tamil Nadu, INDIA; IIF Research Council Board Member,
Indian Institute of Finance)
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| Technical Session 3 |
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03:30 PM
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TS-3 Chair Address: Economics of Excellence & Luxury Leadership and Multiplier: From Conspicuous Consumption to Conscientious Consumption
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Prof. Dr. Julia Margarete Puaschunder (Behavioral Economist & Professor,
International University of Monaco, The Economics & Finance Department,
Grimaldi, MONACO; IIF Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA;
Former Professor, The New School and The New School for Social Research,
New York, USA; Board Member, Friends of the International Institute for
Applied Systems Analysis(IIASA), AUSTRIA)
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03:45 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3123: The Impact of Interest Rate Policies on Housing Market Dynamics : Evidence from Emerging Economies
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Dr. Dowlath Ahammad (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering &
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
Dr. Sayyad Saadiq Ali (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering &
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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03:55 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3142: Adoption of Voice Assistants in Corporate Finance: An Empirical Study from India
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Ms. Mehak Mittal (Doctoral Ph.D. Research Scholar, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed
to-be-University), Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Research
(BVIMR), Delhi, INDIA)
Dr. Sanjay Manocha (Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be
University), Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management & Research (BVIMR),
Delhi, INDIA)
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04:05 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3105: Application of Machine Learning on Road Infrastructure Development and its Financing in India
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Ms. P. Divya (Doctoral Ph.D. Research scholar, Vignan’s Foundation for Science,
Technology and Research (Deemed-to-be-University), Vadlamudi, Andhra
Pradesh, INDIA)
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04:15 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3137: A Study on Motivational Factors affecting Generationally Diverse Workforce
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Dr. P. Hima Bindu (Associate Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
Ms. A. Mounika (Assistant Professor, CMR College of Engineering and
Technology, The Department of MBA, Telangana, INDIA)
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04:25 PM
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ADD Presentation FI-755: Empirical Studies in Consumption, House Prices and the Accuracy of European Growth and Inflation Forecasts
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Dr. Bharat Barot (Senior Researcher (2008-10), Royal School of Technology;
Senior Research Fellow (1990-07), National Institute of Economic Research,
Stockholm, SWEDEN)
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04:35 PM
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Paper Presentation FI-3141: Empirical Investigation of Financial Knowledge and Risk Tolerance Impact On Women’s Intention to Invest In Mutual Funds
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Ms. Aditi Mohan (Doctoral Ph.D. Research Scholar, Graphic Era Deemed-to-be
University, The Department of Management Studies, Uttarakhand, INDIA)
Prof. Dr. N S Bohra (Professor, Graphic Era Deemed-to-be-University, The
Department of Management Studies, Uttarakhand, INDIA)
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04:45 PM
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IIF Alumni Address: Journey of Life within IIF and after IIF in the Real World
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Mr. Venkata Malisetti Rao (Deal Team Head (2021- ), Liberty Strategic Capital,
USA and ISRAEL; Vice President – Project Management (2019-20), Chargexo
Pte Ltd., SINGAPORE; Principal Consultant – Economic Development Board
(2017-19), Government of Andhra Pradesh, INDIA; Associate Vice President- Transaction Advisory (2009-11 & 2013-16), Ernst and Young, Mumbai,
INDIA; Manager – Finance (2012-13), Prizm Payments India Pvt Ltd, Chennai,
INDIA; Analyst - Global Finance (2011-12), Ford Business Service Center,
Chennai, INDIA; MBF 2006-09, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi & Greater
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA)
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04:50 PM
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IIF Alumni & AC Member Keynote Address: Role of Women in the Growth of India : Defence Experience
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Miss. Somi Tandon (former Defence/Secretary Finance, Ministry of Defence,
Government of India, INDIA; IIF Academic Council Member, Indian Institute
of Finance, INDIA; MBF 1988-90 Alumni, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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05:00 PM
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Jury Chair Address
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Prof. Dr. Manju Agarwal l (Dean - Academics, Indian Institute of Finance; Senior Professor
of Economics, IIF Business School - AKTU, Greater Noida, UP, INDIA)
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05:15 PM
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Patron Address: Bahudha Approach to Life, Peace and Prosperity
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H.E. Dr. Balmiki Prasad Singh IAS (14th Governor of Sikkim, INDIA; Secretary Home
(1995-97), Government of India, INDIA; Executive Director and Ambassador (1999
2000), The World Bank, USA; Honourary Professor, Indian Institute of Finance,
INDIA; Researcher, Thinker, Statesman, Principal Architect of the Bahudha Approach
and Author of “Bahudha and the post 9/11 World” & “The Problem of Change : A
Study of North East India”
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05:25 PM
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Chief Guest Address: The India Growth Story
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Mr. Subhash Chandra Garg ex-IAS (former Economic Affairs Secretary (2019) and Finance
Secretary (2017-19), Government of India, INDIA; Executive Director, The World Bank,
Washington DC,USA; former Principal Consultant, National Institute of Public Finance
and Policy, Delhi, INDIA)
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05:35 PM
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Guest of Honour Address: Emerging Trends in Research
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Prof. Dr. Vivek A. Saoji (Vice-Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University),
Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA; Former Vice-Chancellor, KLE Academy of Higher Education
Research (Deemed-to-be-University), Belgaum, Karnataka, INDIA; Former Governing
Council Member, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Delhi, INDIA)
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05:45 PM
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IIF RC Member Address: Importance of Research in International Agencies : Research Thoughts - Leadership and Evidence based Policymaking in 21st Century
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Mr. Rory Clarke (Senior Editor & Advisor, Council of European Development Bank
(oldest Multilateral Development Bank founded 1956), Paris, FRANCE; former Editor,
OECD Observer and Head of Corporate Content and Editorial Team, Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris, FRANCE; Former Senior
Editor, Economist Intelligence Unit, The Economist Group, London, UK)
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05:55 PM
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IIF Academic Partner Address: Pricing of Illiquid Assets
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Prof. Dr. Ashok Abott (Associate Professor of Finance, West Virginia University,
Morgantown,West Virginia, USA ; Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi
& Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA)
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06:05 PM
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Book Release Address: EcoSphere (The Monthly Digest on the Indian and Global Economies and Climate Change)
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Dr. Debesh Roy (Chairman (2021- ), Institute for Pioneering Insightful Research Pvt. Ltd.
(InsPIRE), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA; Senior Consultant (2020-21), Integrated
Research and Action for Development (IRADe), INDIA; Dy. General Manager (1988
2020), NABARD, Mumbai, Maharasthra, INDIA)
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06:15 PM
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Valedictory Address: Economic Effects of Trump Tariffs on USA and India’s Economies
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Prof. Dr. Kishore G. Kulkarni (Distinguished Professor of Economics, Metropolitan State
University of Denver; Chief Editor, International Review of Business and Economics,
Denver Colorado, USA; IIF Research Professor, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA)
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06:25 PM
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Editor’s Address
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Prof. Dr. Yamini Agarwal (Professor of Economics & Finance & Dean Research, Indian
Institute of Finance, INDIA; Former Director & Professor of Finance, BVIMR (Bharati
Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-be-University); Associate Editor, Finance India, INDIA
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06:35 PM
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Chair Conference
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Prof. Dr. Aman Agarwal (Director & Professor of Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA
& Executive Editor, Finance India, INDIA)
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