Joint Collaborative Event between NSE and LAQSA
Date: 7th November 2025 | Venue: NSE, BKC, Mumbai
The joint collaborative event between the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and LAQSA (Lambda Quantitative Strategies Association) titled “Viksit Bharat: Deepening Quant, Derivatives and Systematic Strategies for a Resilient Future” was successfully held on 7th November 2025 at NSE, BKC, Mumbai.
The event brought together a diverse set of leaders, experts, and practitioners who are shaping the future of quantitative and systematic strategies in India. This collaborative evening conference served as a vibrant platform for exploring reforms, innovations, and evolving frameworks that are deepening the derivatives and systematic ecosystem in the country.
The discussions centered on key reforms, product innovations, education, and the growing scope of active and passive quant strategies — all contributing to the strengthening of India’s position as a resilient and forward-looking economy.
The conference saw 200+ participants from a wide range of leading institutions, underlining the event’s growing importance in the evolving landscape of quantitative and systematic thinking. Reputed organizations such Reserve Bank of India, Nuvama, DBS Bank, NSE, FYERS, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential AMC, SBI-SG Global Securities Services, Kotak Securities, Yes Bank, JM Financial, Bandhan AMC, DSP, InCred, ASK Hedge Solutions, AlphaGrep, Levitas, QuantInsti, Qode Advisors, Apex Group, 360 One, BHFL, Old Bridge Capital, Titan, Futures First, Bloomberg, RealWorldRisk, MSCI, NCDEX, JioBlackRock, Zanskar Securities, Emkay Global, PhillipCapital, Mirae Asset, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Anand Rathi, S&P Global, Orbis Financial Corporation, Edelweiss, WorldQuant, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Qube Research Technologies, Turtle Wealth, MethodTech, Value Ascend, Dhan, AU Small Finance Bank, and IIT, among many others, added further depth to the networking and exchange of ideas.
Key Highlights
The event opened with a warm welcome address and opening updates by Ashish Chauhan (CEO, NSE), Rishi Kohli (LAQSA), and Pankaj Mani (LAQSA), setting the stage for an evening of insightful discussions and forward-looking ideas.
Panel Discussion I on “Reforms for Deepening Derivatives with Safety: Position Limits, Margin Frameworks, Product Innovation and Education” featured thought-provoking insights from Harish Srivastava (Kotak Securities), Vinayak Lahoti (Levitas), and Piyush Shah (ASK Hedge Solutions), moderated by Rohit Mandhotra (NSE).
The conversation delved into reforms, innovation, and education frameworks essential for a safe and progressive derivatives environment.
Panel Discussion II explored the “Growing Scope of Active and Passive Quant & Systematic Strategies in India”, where Rishi Sharma (Bandhan AMC), Anil Ghelani (DSP), and Sahil Chaudhary (JioBlackRock AMC) shared their experiences and perspectives. The discussion, moderated by Bhautik Ambani (AlphaGrep), highlighted the dynamic evolution of systematic strategies and the growing synergy between active and passive approaches.
Before the conclusion, an impromptu fireside chat by Rishi Kohli (LAQSA) and Pankaj Mani (LAQSA) added an engaging and spontaneous exchange of ideas, offering a candid glimpse into the evolving quant landscape.
The event then concluded with closing remarks by Ganesh Bharud (NSE), followed by a networking dinner — marking a fitting close to an evening of valuable ideas and collaboration.
The Viksit Bharat joint collaborative event between NSE and LAQSA was a meaningful convergence of regulatory insight, institutional expertise, and systematic innovation. The discussions and ideas shared throughout the evening reflected the growing depth of India’s quant and derivatives ecosystem and its readiness to embrace a data-driven and resilient future.
Our Collaborator
Our Sponsor – Dovetail
Energized by this exceptional gathering, LAQSA and NSE remain committed to continuing the dialogue, fostering knowledge-sharing, and promoting quantitative and systematic thinking across the broader quant ecosystem.
We extend our sincere thanks to all who participated and contributed to making this event truly memorable. Stay tuned as we carry forward this exciting journey of ideas, inquiry, and innovation — and we look forward to welcoming you at the next chapter of this extraordinary forum.