Hyderabad – Experts at the Annual Finance Conference 2025, hosted by the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), called for a deeper focus on global financial changes and India’s role in attracting foreign investment. The two-day event brought together top minds to explore how India can benefit from shifting trade patterns, especially as China maintains a strong trade surplus.
Prof N R Parashuraman, former Director of SDMIMD, opened the conference. He emphasized the need to balance fintech innovations with solid financial principles. He urged participants to study the big changes happening in global finance today.
Mohith, Co-founder of Utsuk Consulting, spoke about the changing responsibilities of finance professionals. He highlighted that future leaders need more than technical skills—they must also develop strong communication, understand global competition, and build resilient workplace cultures.
At the closing session, Prof M S Narasimhan from IIM Bangalore pointed out that India must align its financial strategies with global investment trends. He stated that India has a major opportunity to draw in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by adjusting to global trade shifts, especially in comparison to China’s surplus.
Prof D Chennappa of Osmania University called on researchers to connect their work with national goals like Viksit Bharat@2047, a vision for India’s long-term development. He encouraged practical research that supports wider financial access for all citizens.
Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director of IPE and Conference Chairman, stressed the importance of combining different academic fields. He explained how finance, sustainability, and governance must work together to solve complex economic issues.
The conference showcased 53 research papers, selected from 176 submissions, covering six major areas such as fintech, behavioural finance, and financial inclusion. Scholars from top Indian institutions like IITs, IIMs, and other leading universities presented their ideas.
Organized by the Centre for Financial Education at IPE, the conference was led by Prof Sreenivasa Murthy, with Prof Y Rama Krishna as convener and Dr Swati Mathur and Dr P Kalyani as co-conveners. The event underlined the powerful role finance can play in shaping India’s economic future.
