Research Symposium on Finance and Economics by IFMR Graduate School of Business at Krea University

IFMR Graduate School of Business at Krea University will be conducting the third edition of their research symposium on Finance and Economics virtually on June 16 and 17, 2022. The Research Symposium aims to bring researchers, academicians, and practitioners in finance and economics from across the globe to present, discuss and deliberate upon emerging issues in finance and economics in the contemporary world. Over two days of talks and presentations, the Symposium seeks to unravel critical narratives in the field of Finance and Economics while presenting key leadership insights.
Announcement: Sustainable Transport

Transport is one of the largest global contributors to air pollution and emissions. Petrol and diesel fuels create harmful byproducts like nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and formaldehyde. Furthermore, these fossil fuels contribute to substantial carbon dioxide emissions. These have a detrimental impact on human health, climate, and ecosystem integrity, constraining our collective sustainability efforts. In addition, the rising cost of fuel puts a strain on individuals, organizations, and societies, making sustainable travel not just an eco-friendly decision, but an economic necessity, too.
Research study by IFMR GSB faculty accepted to various prestigious peer reviewed conferences

“Does Gender-based Awareness Campaign Improve Girls’ Educational and Learning Outcomes? Empirical Evidence from India” by Prof Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay co-authored with Sona Mitra, Sayli Javadekar and Narbadeshwar Mishra Empirical Evidence from India” has been accepted for various prestigious peer reviewed conferences across the globe. In the months of June and July, the paper will be presented in the 2022 […]
Hear from a young mind at Krea on what transpired in an exclusive interaction with Dr Raghuram Rajan. Kathan, a freshman from SIAS reports.

How does it feel to be engaged in an interaction with one of the finest minds in the world? To be able to have an unfiltered discussion, sharing perspectives, raising queries and navigating unexplored pathways of thought. Hear from a young mind at Krea on what transpired in an exclusive interaction with Dr Raghuram Rajan. Kathan, a freshman from SIAS reports.
Non-Banking Financial Companies in India: A study on their crisis and revival strategies

An essential feature of the evolution of the financial system has been the emergence of non-banking financial institutions,” read an RBI press release on 2 January 2012. Time and again, they have emerged as an epicentre to support the often credit-starved MSMEs and Rural India.
All about Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, new Chief Economic Advisor

Economic Survey: Prior to his appointment as Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), Dr V Anantha Nageswaran worked as an author, teacher and consultant. Dr V Anantha Nageswaran was appointed as the government’s Chief Economic Advisor on Friday, days before Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the economic survey and the Union Budget 2022. Nageswaran succeeds KV Subramanian who […]
Nobel Laureate Dr. Esther Duflo joins Krea University’s Governing Council

We are delighted to share the appointment of Dr. Esther Duflo, Professor of Poverty Alleviation & Development Economics at MIT and Co-Founder & Co-Director at J-PAL. She was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for Economics along with Dr Abhijit Banerjee and Dr Michael Kremer.
Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Esther Duflo said, “It is fair to say that we would not have received a Nobel prize had it not been for all the research we could do in India, thanks in large part to the support we received from Krea University’s sponsoring body since 2008. I look forward to helping Krea University realize its mission to help humanity prepare for an unpredictable world.”
Krea University embarks on an ambitious faculty hiring plan for 2021-22

The School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) at Krea University has embarked on an ambitious program of faculty hiring for 2021-22.
‘Don’t wait for the weekend to escape and do what you love doing’: Mike Murali, Chief Fun Officer – Capgemini, at IFMR GSB annual fest

The annual culture of bringing together business students of India continued this year at IFMR GSB. The School switched the spotlight on ‘Abhyudaya 2021’ — its annual fest, marked with signatory speakers and over 2,500 participants from Business Schools across the country including the many IIMS, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Symbiosis Institute of […]
“Marketing has moved from Brand-led to Category-led,” says Shiv Shivakumar, Management Thinker at IFMR Graduate School of Business’ Marketing Conclave

Giving the keynote at the virtual conference ‘Inside Marketing 2021’ organised by the IFMR Graduate School of Business (IFMR GSB), Krea University, management thinker and Group Executive President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development at Aditya Birla Group, Shiv Shivakumar said, “Marketing, thanks to digital, has moved from being brand-led to category-led. In the past, I […]