Call for Papers
XKDR Forum invite submissions for its upcoming conference on “Cross-Border Flows and Frictions in India” The conference aims to bring together academics, market participants, legal experts and policymakers to examine the empirical, institutional, and legal foundations shaping the case for a more open and resilient capital account in India. It proceeds from the view that cross-border flows are central to India’s financial development. The conference will feature original research papers, thematic talks, and panel discussions.
Submissions are encouraged that advance theoretical, empirical, legal, or policy-oriented debates on the nature, sources, and consequences of cross-border frictions. Interdisciplinary approaches and comparative perspectives are particularly welcome.
Themes and Topics
The conference will focus on, but is not limited to, the following themes:
• International Capital & Investment: Capital flows, home bias, push/pull factors; EM flow maladies; capital controls; corporate finance, and internationalisation of high-productivity firms, cross-border payments
• Exchange Rates & Currency Markets: Currency markets, risk, and institutions; exchange rate regimes; costs and benefits of managed rates
• Financial Stability & Crisis: Contagion from international crises; the impossible trinity; conventional Indian crisis management; systemic risk under open capital accounts
• Regulation, Compliance & Governance: Laws, rule of law, and public administration for capital controls; tax policy and administration; CFT/PMLA/FATF
Submissions beyond these themes that align with the overall scope of the conference will also be considered.
Submission Guidelines - only Abstract Essential
• Abstract:
◦ 300–500 words
◦ Should clearly state the research question, methodology, and expected key findings/arguments and key citations.
• Full Paper (if available):
◦ No word limit.
• Submission Portal:
◦ https://forms.gle/iPBmDBcCiidQXdQG6
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a review by the program committee of the conference. Selection will be based on originality, rigor, and relevance to the conference themes.
Program Committee:
• Shubho Roy, Shiv Nadar University
• Renuka Sane, TrustBridge
• Rajeswari Sengupta, IGIDR
• Manish Singh, IIT Roorkee
• Ajay Shah, XKDR Forum
• Susan Thomas, XKDR Forum
• Harsh Vardhan, Independent
• Bhargavi Zaveri-Shah, The Professeer
Funding
Paper presenters and discussants will be provided with travel support.
Important Dates
• Abstract submission deadline: 15 May, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 31 May, 2026
• Full paper & presentation slides submission: 15 June, 2026
• Conference dates: 3-5 July, 2026
Contact
For queries, please contact:
• xkdr.org
