ICFAI Business School MBA/PGPM 2026
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The ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad, hosted the 18th International Conference on Business and Finance (ICBF-2026) on April 10–11, 2026, in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The conference brought together academicians, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers, featuring around 140 research paper presentations across diverse domains in business and finance.
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Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Sashikrishnan, Director, National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), provided a nuanced perspective on the evolving business environment by distinguishing between “complex” and “complicated” systems. He emphasised that modern financial markets are inherently complex, requiring a deeper understanding of human behaviour. Highlighting the importance of managing cognitive biases, he noted that generating sustainable outperformance—or “behavioural alpha”—depends on disciplined decision-making. He also underscored the relevance of common-sense approaches in investment decisions, citing long-term success stories such as Hero Honda and Infosys, and cautioned against excessive reliance on technology at the cost of human judgment.
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In his keynote address, Dr Tirthankar Patnaik, Chief Economist, NSE, offered a comprehensive analysis of market dynamics with a focus on volatility and regulatory mechanisms. He discussed evolving investment patterns, macro-financial stability, and various measures of market volatility, including both historical and implied approaches. Emphasising the importance of market surveillance, he highlighted the role of tools such as margins and circuit breakers in maintaining stability during periods of stress, while noting that volatility remains essential for price discovery and market efficiency.
A major highlight of the conference was the NSE-led workshop, which saw strong participation from delegates. The session, led by Ms Prerna Singhvi, provided insights into NSE’s research initiatives and extensive financial market data infrastructure. Participants were introduced to opportunities for academic collaboration, including access to high-quality datasets for empirical research. The workshop also covered high-frequency trading, offering a practical understanding of price discovery mechanisms and real-time market dynamics, thereby enriching participants’ exposure to modern financial market practices.
The valedictory session featured Dr Partha Ray, Director, NIBM Pune, who spoke on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in Indian banking. He highlighted the sector’s strong fundamentals alongside the growing importance of AI in enhancing efficiency, financial inclusion, and risk management. He also emphasised the need for robust governance frameworks to address emerging challenges such as data quality, algorithmic bias, and cybersecurity risks.
Overall, ICBF-2026 provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, offering participants valuable insights into behavioural finance, market dynamics, AI-driven transformation, and the evolving interface between academia and industry.
ICFAI Business School (IBS) is a constituent of ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Deemed-to-be University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, Hyderabad. It is a premier Business School that has been consistently ranked by independent rating agencies as one of the top 10 B – Schools of India. IBS has received the AACSB accreditation, the gold standard in international accreditation. It is one of the first business schools in South Asia to receive the prestigious SAQS accreditation. NAAC, an autonomous institute of the University Grants Commission, has also accredited The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be University) with ‘A++’ Grade with an impressive score (institutional CGPA) of 3.59 out of 4. ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is now a Category-1 Autonomous Institution.
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