Sixth Annual International Research Conference on Securities Market (2025–26) | Organised by SEBI & NISM | 12th–13th February 2026

Sixth Annual International Research Conference on Securities Market (2025–26)

Organised by SEBI & NISM

📅 12th–13th February 2026

📍 NISM Campus, Patalganga

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) are hosting the Sixth Annual International Research Conference on Securities Market (RCSM 2025–26) on the theme:

“Navigating the Future of Indian Securities Markets: Innovation, Inclusion and Resilience in a Dynamic Global Landscape.”

The conference will convene academicians, industry experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss emerging challenges, technological advancements, policy reforms, and systemic developments shaping global and Indian securities markets.

Conference Themes

Participants are invited to submit research papers related to the following broad themes:

• Democratizing Capital: Inclusive Market Platforms for MSMEs, Start-ups, and Social Impact
• Empowering Investors and Innovators: FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain & Digital Transformation
• Legal Innovation & Digital Governance in Securities Markets
• Market Evolution & Alternative Investment Ecosystems
• Global Financial Resilience & Systemic Risk Management
• Additional Emerging Areas including ESG, Sustainable Finance, Behavioral Finance, Digital Assets, Cyber Security, and more

Detailed theme descriptions are available in the official brochure.

Why Participate?

• Engage with expert panels, workshops, keynote speakers, and interdisciplinary sessions.
• Present high-quality research before distinguished academicians, policymakers, and market professionals.
• Gain insights into new trends, regulatory developments, and global best practices.
• Expand your professional network across academia, industry, and government institutions.

Submission Guidelines

• Only original, empirical, unpublished research papers will be considered.
• Papers must strictly follow the submission and formatting guidelines provided in the brochure.
• One paper per author/co-author.
• APA referencing style, plagiarism < 25%, max 10,000 words.

Important Deadlines

• Final Paper Submission: 31 December 2025 (extended)
• Decision on Acceptance: 19 January 2026
• Registration Opens: 21 January 2026
• Registration Ends: 3 February 2026
• Conference Dates: 12–13 February 2026

Awards

• ₹10,000 for each selected paper
• Best Paper Awards:
• First Prize: ₹45,000
• Second Prize: ₹35,000
• Third Prize: ₹25,000

Registration Details

• Indian Participants: ₹1,500 (Inclusive of GST)
• International Participants: $100 (Inclusive of GST)
• Accommodation available at subsidized rates with food included in registration.

Contact Information

For queries, please contact:

Ms. Yashvi Arora

Assistant Manager, NISM

📧 yashvi.arora@nism.ac.in

📞 +91-2192-668498

Download Brochure

Click here to access the full brochure: | Conference Website