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Call for Papers at National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) invites submissions for its National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets 2026.
About the Organiser
The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) at National Law Institute University, Bhopal is an academic research centre dedicated to advancing scholarship and dialogue in the areas of financial regulation, capital markets governance, and regulatory policy. The Centre works at the intersection of law, finance, and institutional regulation, encouraging engagement with contemporary developments affecting securities markets in India.
Through academic events, policy discussions, and research-driven initiatives, CFMRS aims to strengthen understanding of financial regulatory frameworks and promote interdisciplinary engagement among students, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers. Its activities are designed to support informed debate on evolving challenges within India’s securities ecosystem and contribute to the development of robust regulatory discourse.
National Law Institute University, Bhopal, established in 1997, is among India’s leading National Law Universities and is recognised for its strong emphasis on academic research, policy engagement, and legal scholarship in emerging regulatory domains.
About the Symposium
The 1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets, 2026 is scheduled to be held on 4–5 April 2026 at the NLIU Bhopal campus. The symposium aims to provide a national platform for structured academic and professional discussions on emerging developments in securities regulation and capital market governance in India.
The event is designed to bring together academicians, practitioners, researchers, policy professionals, and students to deliberate upon pressing issues affecting the functioning of securities markets. It will include thematic paper presentation sessions along with a dedicated discussion segment focusing on contemporary practice-oriented developments in securities law.
Participants will have the opportunity to present original research addressing regulatory reforms, institutional mechanisms, enforcement challenges, and market infrastructure developments shaping India’s capital markets landscape. The symposium also seeks to encourage analytical engagement with the evolving structure of financial regulation and investor protection frameworks.
Notably, top-performing participants will receive internship opportunities with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, making the symposium particularly valuable for students interested in securities law practice.
Themes of the Symposium
The symposium invites submissions addressing contemporary issues within securities regulation and capital markets. Indicative themes include:
- Towards a coherent Securities Law Code and structural regulatory reforms
- Regulation of InvITs, REITs, and alternative investment structures
- Legal frameworks governing primary markets and capital formation
- Secondary markets, enforcement mechanisms, and market infrastructure regulation
Submissions engaging with related regulatory, institutional, and policy questions within the broader securities law ecosystem are also welcome.
Submission Categories
Authors may submit manuscripts under the following categories:
- Long Articles (5000–8000 words)
- Short Articles (3000–5000 words)
- Case Notes and Legislative Comments (1500–2500 words)
Participants are required to submit an abstract of up to 350 words along with the full paper in accordance with the submission guidelines provided in the official brochure.
Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors per submission.
Eligibility
The symposium is open to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate law students
- Research scholars
- Academicians
- Legal practitioners
- Policy professionals
- Individuals working in finance, securities regulation, or capital markets research
The interdisciplinary nature of the symposium makes it particularly relevant for participants interested in financial law, corporate regulation, and public policy relating to securities markets.
Registration Fee
The registration fee structure is as follows:
- Single author: ₹3,500
- Co-authored submissions: ₹6,000
The registration fee includes accommodation arranged by the organising committee, meals, transportation support during the symposium, conference materials, and participation certificates.
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Prizes and Incentives
The symposium offers several academic and professional incentives for selected participants:
- Best Presenter: ₹20,000 and internship opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India along with subscription packages
- Second Best Presenter: ₹12,000 and internship opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India along with subscription packages
- Best Paper: Internship opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India and subscription packages
- Certificate of Merit for the Top 10 Papers
- Publication opportunity in an edited volume with an ISBN number
- Additional academic incentives from collaborating platforms
These incentives make the symposium particularly attractive for students seeking recognition in financial law research.
Important Dates – Call for Papers
Registration deadline: 23 March 2026
Symposium dates: 4–5 April 2026
Participants are advised to complete registration before the deadline to secure eligibility for presentation and accommodation arrangements.
Who Should Apply
This symposium is especially suitable for:
- Law students interested in securities regulation and capital markets
- Researchers working on financial governance frameworks
- Practitioners engaged in corporate and securities litigation
- Policy professionals analysing market regulation
- Students preparing for careers in financial regulatory practice
Participants interested in emerging regulatory trends affecting India’s securities ecosystem will particularly benefit from presenting at this platform.
Application Procedure
Interested participants must register through the official registration link provided below:
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