About IIM Kozhikode

Established in 1996 through a collaboration between the Government of India and the State Government of Kerala, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is the fifth IIM to be established in India. Spread over about 112.5 acres of land, IIM Kozhikode, is situated on two hillocks in the Kunnamangalam Area of ancient city of Calicut in Kerala. Boasting of one of the most picturesque and oxy-rich campuses in the country, IIM Kozhikode is devoted to nurturing future business leaders in teaching, learning, consulting, research, and innovation.

About NSE

NSE (National Stock Exchange) is an institution of national importance with international stature. We are a trusted market infrastructure institution with high standards of corporate governance.

A homegrown brand with a global vision, NSE is counted as one of the world’s largest exchanges and a catalyst for driving India’s economic growth. NSE was the first exchange in India to implement electronic or screen-based trading which began its operations in 1994; a pioneer in technology which ensures the reliability and performance of its systems through a culture of innovation and investment in technology. NSE operates a market ecosystem to bring in transparency & efficiency.

Our robust state-of-the-art technology platform offers high levels of robustness, safety and resilience for trading and investment opportunities across all asset classes and for all categories of investors. NSE is focused on investor protection and disciplined development of the Indian capital market landscape.

Theme: Information asymmetry in the information age – markets, economy & people

In the information age, information asymmetry has not vanished; it has evolved into a more subtle and complex challenge. While digital technologies and data abundance have vastly expanded access to information, true advantage now lies in the speed, sophistication, and capability to interpret and deploy that information effectively. In markets, advanced analytics, algorithmic trading, and differential data access are reshaping price discovery, risk transmission, and investor outcomes, often widening the gap between highly resourced participants and the broader investor base.

At the level of the economy, uneven data transparency and analytical capacity influence policy credibility, capital flows, and economic resilience across regions and nations. For people, the paradox of information overload, misinformation, and unequal digital literacy risks deepening social and economic divides despite unprecedented connectivity. Addressing information asymmetry in this era therefore requires a shift from mere access to meaningful understanding—through robust institutions, transparent frameworks, responsible technology governance, and broad-based capability building—so that information serves as a force for trust, efficiency, and inclusive growth.