The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) at National Law Institute University, Bhopal is pleased to announce the 1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets, 2026, scheduled to be held on 4–5 April 2026 at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
The Symposium seeks to provide a structured platform for academicians, practitioners, research scholars, policy experts, and students to engage with contemporary developments and emerging challenges in India’s securities regulation and capital markets framework. Participants are invited to contribute original and unpublished research papers addressing key legal, regulatory, and policy issues in the securities ecosystem.
About CFMRS
The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems is an academic centre at NLIU Bhopal dedicated to promoting informed engagement with issues relating to financial markets, financial governance, and regulatory systems. The Centre focuses on research, dialogue, and capacity-building at the intersection of law, finance, and public policy.
About the Symposium
The 1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets, 2026 aims to foster scholarly discourse on the evolving regulatory landscape governing securities markets in India. The Symposium aims to provide a national platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to deliberate upon contemporary legal and policy challenges within India’s evolving securities law and capital markets ecosystem. Participants are invited to submit original and unpublished papers. Submissions may be made individually or in teams of a maximum of two authors. Top Performers will get a chance to intern with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices.
The Symposium will commence with a Session on Securities Law and Capital Markets, focusing on contemporary and practice-oriented developments in Indian securities regulation. This will be followed by paper presentation sessions organised into thematic panels, allowing scholars and practitioners to present and discuss their research.
Themes Include:
- Towards a Coherent Securities Law Code & Structural Reforms
- Regulation of InvITs, REITs & Alternative Investment Structures
- Primary Markets & Capital Formation
- Secondary Markets, Market Infrastructure & Enforcement
Submission Categories:
- Long Articles (5000–8000 words)
- Short Articles (3000–5000 words)
- Case Notes & Legislative Comments (1500–2500 words)
Authors are required to submit an abstract (maximum 350 words) along with the full paper in accordance with the submission guidelines detailed in the brochure.
Registration Deadline: 23rd March 2026
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/3B8bKKPAAE2ZYARV7
Registration Fee:
- Single Author – ₹3,500
- Co-Authors – ₹6,000
The registration fee includes meals, accommodation arranged by the Organising Committee, transportation, conference materials, and certificates.)
Prizes & Incentives:
- Best Presenter – ₹20,000 + Internship Opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices & Subscription Packages
- Second Best Presenter – ₹12,000 + Internship Opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices & Subscription Packages
- Best Paper – Internship Opportunity with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices & Subscription Packages
- Certificate of Merit for the Top 10 Papers
- Publication opportunity in an edited book with an ISBN number
- Additional academic and internship incentives from collaborating platforms
A detailed brochure containing the themes, submission guidelines, and other relevant information is attached for your reference.
We look forward to your valuable contributions and participation.
Contact Us
For any queries or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to:
Sakshi Sharma (Convenor, CFMRS) at +91 84619 26245
Priyanshu Kasliwal (Secretary, CFMRS) at + +91 85292 75609
Alternatively, you may write to us at cfmrs@nliu.ac.in with the subject line: “Query: 1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets, 2026”
Brochure
Link to the Brochure: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13JIvm6SJ_5N3mEWS7h4o5u2zJNSWB5VB?usp=sharing
We look forward to enthusiastic participation and to hosting you at the NLIU Bhopal campus for an intellectually stimulating and memorable event.
