Date: 5th June 2026 | Venue: International Convention Hall (ICH), BSE, Mumbai
The joint collaborative event between BSE and LAQSA titled “Viksit Bharat: Quant Innovation Shaping Tomorrow” was successfully held on 5th June 2026 at the International Convention Hall (ICH), BSE, Mumbai.
The event brought together a diverse group of leaders, experts, academicians, researchers, technologists, and practitioners who are shaping the future of quantitative innovation and systematic thinking in India. This collaborative evening conference served as a vibrant platform for exploring innovation, education, research, evolving frameworks, and the growing role of quantitative methodologies across diverse domains.
The discussions centered on the evolution of indices, quantitative innovation, data-driven approaches, derivatives ecosystem developments, education, and the growing adoption of systematic methodologies. The exchange of ideas reflected the increasing importance of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing in building future-ready ecosystems.
The conference saw participation from over 200 attendees representing a wide range of leading institutions, reflecting the growing momentum of India’s quantitative ecosystem. Reputed organizations such as Nuvama, RBI, SBI Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Asset Management, UTI Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, ITI Mutual Fund, Marcellus Investment Managers, Motilal Oswal Asset Management, Quantum Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Canara Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Deutsche Bank, Nomura, State Street, Societe Generale, MSCI, LSEG, Bloomberg, FactSet, Nasdaq, NCDEX, NSE Cogencis, Deloitte, Alpha Alternatives, Zanskar Advisors, Dolat Capital, Anand Rathi, Angel One, Prabhudas Lilladher, QuantInsider, Neo Group, The Wealth Company, Dhan, QuantInsti, iRage, Khaitan & Co, Reliance, Tata, SG Analytics, Shriram Group, Fitch Learning, Hindu BusinessLine, BSE Index Services, IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, VIT Pune, National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), and many more contributed to the depth of discussions and exchange of ideas throughout the event.
Key Highlights
The event commenced with a welcome address by Rishi Kohli and Pankaj Mani, highlighting the importance of innovation, collaboration, education, and research in strengthening India’s quantitative ecosystem.
A special address by Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy (BSE) reflected on the evolution of India’s indices and derivatives ecosystem, the importance of innovation, and the opportunities emerging from a rapidly evolving landscape.
The first panel discussion on Quant Innovation in Indices featured Ankit Singhania (Edelweiss AMC), Kamlesh Bhatia (SBI MUTUAL FUND), RAJARSHI SEN (BSE Index Services), and Pankaj Mani (LAQSA, Wilmott, RealWorldRisk), moderated by Rohit Kumar, (BSE). The discussion explored benchmark evolution, passive strategies, product innovation, index construction methodologies, and the growing adoption of index-based solutions.
The second panel discussion on India’s Index Derivative Landscape: Growth, Innovation & Regulation featured Shiv Sehgal (Nuvama Capital Markets), Rishi Kohli (JioBlackRock Mutual Fund), and Rajib Ranjan Borah (iRage), moderated by Sunil Ramrakhiani (BSE). The panel reflected on the growth of India’s derivatives ecosystem, technological innovation, regulatory developments, changing participation trends, and the future direction of quantitative applications.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Sunil Ramrakhiani (BSE), Pawan Mehar (LAQSA), and Anil Ghelani, CFA (DSP Mutual Fund), who reflected on the discussions held during the evening and expressed their gratitude to the speakers, partners, participants, and attendees for contributing to the success of the event.
The Viksit Bharat joint collaborative event between BSE 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 innovation and derivatives ecosystem and its readiness to embrace a data-driven and resilient future.
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As one of India’s premier institutions, BSE continues to play an important role in fostering innovation, education, and ecosystem development. Through this collaboration, BSE and LAQSA created a platform that encouraged meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange among participants from diverse backgrounds.
Energized by this exceptional gathering, LAQSA and BSE remain committed to continuing the dialogue, fostering knowledge-sharing, supporting research and education, and promoting quantitative and systematic thinking across the broader ecosystem.
We extend our sincere thanks to all speakers, moderators, partners, participants, and attendees who contributed to making this event truly memorable. Stay tuned as we continue this journey of ideas, learning, innovation, and collaboration, and we look forward to welcoming you at future editions of Viksit Bharat.