25th Biennial Conference IRMA

March 3, 2025
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25th Biennial Conference | Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies (AIEFS) | IRMA | 28th – 30th July 2025 | Institute of Rural Management Anand

25th Biennial Conference of the Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies (AIEFS) – 2025

Dates: 28th – 30th July 2025
Venue: Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Anand, Gujarat, India

The Association of Indian Economic and Financial Studies (AIEFS) is pleased to announce its 25th Biennial Conference, scheduled for 28th – 30th July 2025 at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat, India. This three-day event will bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, and professionals to discuss key developmental challenges and opportunities in economics and finance, particularly in emerging and developing economies. The conference will feature multiple academic sessions and invited lectures on a broad spectrum of topics relevant to sustainable economic growth, financial inclusivity, and development policies.


Call for Papers

We invite researchers to submit original, unpublished papers aligned with the following broad themes (not limited to):

  1. Alternative development paradigms
  2. Financial inclusion and rural finance
  3. Public finance and governance
  4. Fintech and development
  5. Health, education, and human development
  6. Growth and employment
  7. Regional development
  8. Poverty and unemployment
  9. Role of public policy in development
  10. Agriculture and rural livelihoods
  11. Sustainable development
  12. Population and migration
  13. Trade and development
  14. Financialization and development
  15. Climate finance
  16. Informal economy

Submission Guidelines: Authors interested in presenting at the conference must submit a 1000-word extended abstract or a full paper, including:

  • Title and author(s) details
  • Research motivation and literature gap
  • Research question(s), methodology, data, and expected/actual outcomes
  • A short (100-word) abstract summarizing the study
  • Author affiliations and contact details
  • Areas of specialization and interest in discussing other papers

Session Proposals: If proposing an entire session (three to four papers), submit a 300-word session theme along with abstracts/papers.

Submission Deadline: 15th March 2025
Acceptance Notification: 31st March 2025
Submission Portal: Click Here


Conference Registration Fees

Participant TypeWith AccommodationWithout Accommodation
Overseas ParticipantsUSD 150USD 100
India-Based ParticipantsINR 6000INR 4000
StudentsINR 4000INR 2500

Fees include boarding and lodging for three nights at the IRMA Campus.


Keynote Speakers & Publication Opportunities

Keynote speakers will be announced soon. After the conference, selected papers will have the opportunity to be submitted for publication in renowned journals, including:

  • Economic Modelling
  • Economic Analysis and Policy
  • Journal of Economic Surveys
  • International Journal of Rural Management
  • Journal of Indian Business Research

Additionally, a special issue/book volume based on the conference proceedings will be announced during the event.


Conference Committees

Conference Patrons:

  • Dr. Meenesh Shah
  • Prof. Tushaar Shah

Advisory Committee:

  • Prof. Umakant Dash
  • Prof. MH Suryanarayan
  • Prof. Srijit Mishra
  • Prof. Pravina Rajib
  • Prof. Saumya Ranjan Dash

Core Committee:

  • Prof. Indranil De
  • Prof. HS Shylendra
  • Prof. Rakesh Arrawatia
  • Prof. Santosh Kumar Dash
  • Prof. Sunil Sangwan
  • Prof. Lakshmi Padmakumari
  • Prof. PKV Kishan
  • Prof. Dhanshyam Mahavadi
  • Prof. Rajesh Jain
  • Dr. Saurabh Prajapati

Convener:

  • Prof. Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan

Why Attend AIEFS 2025?

  • Engage with leading experts in economics and finance
  • Present your research to a global audience
  • Explore emerging trends and innovative solutions for development challenges
  • Network with academicians, policymakers, and industry professionals
  • Publish in reputed journals

For updates and further details, visit AIEFS Official Website

Join us in shaping the future of economics and finance at the 25th AIEFS Biennial Conference in 2025!


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