4th International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy
4th International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- About the Event
- Important Dates
- Schedule
- Concurrent Research Sessions
- Topics for the Conference
- Conference Team
- Registration
- Research Scholarship
- Data Sharing for Research
- Submission Procedure
- Contact Us
4th International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC/Code) stands as a pivotal milestone in the Indian financial landscape, revolutionizing the resolution framework for insolvent entities. The IBC provides for a comprehensive legal framework to address financial distress and promote the timely resolution of stressed assets.
| Date | September 28 - 29, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 am - 6:30 pm IST |
| Location | Hyderabad Campus |
About the Event
Call for Research Papers 2025
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC/Code) stands as a pivotal milestone in the Indian financial landscape, revolutionizing the resolution framework for insolvent entities. The IBC provides for a comprehensive legal framework to address financial distress and promote the timely resolution of stressed assets. It emphasizes a creditor-driven insolvency resolution process, facilitating a transparent and time-bound mechanism for distressed businesses. Over the years, the IBC has earned its place as one of the most significant pieces of legislation in recent times. As the IBC continues to evolve, it becomes imperative to delve deeper into its intricacies, exploring novel perspectives and insights through rigorous research.
Scholars and practitioners engaging in research contribute to the development of best practices, offer solutions to emerging challenges, and unravel the complexities associated with insolvency proceedings. A robust body of research not only informs legal and financial professionals but also empowers policymakers to refine and strengthen the legislative framework. This Conference seeks to be a platform for scholars, researchers, and industry experts to exchange ideas, share cutting-edge research findings, and collectively contribute to the academic discourse surrounding the insolvency and bankruptcy regime.
Important Dates
Schedule
| Day 01 | September 28, 2025 (Sunday) | |
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 am - 09:50 am | Registration, Khemkha Auditorium |
| 09:50 am - 10:00 am | ------ Lamp Lighting ------ |
| 10:00 am - 10:10 am | Welcome Address Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor, ISB |
| 10:10 am - 10:20 am | Special Address Mr. Ravi Mital, Chairperson, IBBI |
| 10:20 am - 10:50 am | Address by the Chief Guest Mr. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog |
| 10:50 am - 11:05 am | Address by the Guest of Honour Mr. Ramakrishna Rao (IAS), Chief Secretary, Telangana (Invited) |
| 11:05 am - 11:15 am | Vote of Thanks Professor Sanjay Kallapur, Professor, ISB |
| 11:15 am - 11:35 am | --- Tea / Coffee Break --- |
| 11:35 am - 11:40 am | Release of Publication - Transforming Insolvency Resolution in India* (to be confirmed) |
| 11:40 am - 12:20 pm | Academic Keynote Professor Dushyant Vyas, Toronto University |
| 12:20 pm - 01:00 pm | Industry Keynote Mr. P.R. Ramesh, Former Chairperson Deloitte India |
| 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm | --- Lunch at Atrium --- |
| Day 02 | September 29, 2025 (Monday) | |
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 am - 10:30 am | Concurrent Research Sessions 5 and 6 |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | --- Tea / Coffee Break --- |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Concurrent Research Sessions 7 and 8 |
| 12:30 pm - 01:00 pm | Distribution of Best Paper Awards Concluding remarks - ED / CGM, IBBI Vote of Thanks - Professor Hariom Manchiraju, ISB |
| 01:00 pm onwards | --- Lunch at Atrium --- |
Concurrent Research Sessions
Concurrent Research Session 1: Insolvency's Digital Frontier
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 3
Chair: Professor Jash Jain, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Treatment of Virtual Digital Assets under Indian Insolvency Framework | Prerna Seerwani | Research Associate, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
| Artificial Intelligence and India’s Insolvency Framework: An Interdisciplinary Study of Legal, Technological, and Policy Synergies under the IBC | Veenu Drall | Insolvency Professional | Advocate | Certified Mediator | Independent Director |
| Insolvency in Metaverse: Virtual Assets, Digital Currencies and Legal Challenges | Muskan | Research Associate, IBBI |
Concurrent Research Session 2: Financial Sector Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 8
Chair: Manoj Devarala, FPM student, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Predicting the Financial Resolution of Firms Under NCLT Using Efficiency Analysis and Machine Learning Models | Pallavi Sethi | Assistant Professor, Delhi Technological University |
| Reforming Bank Liquidation: The Integration of Insolvency Professionals for Enhanced Depositor Protection in India | Asit Behera | Manager, IBBI |
| Living Wills or Last Rites? An Examination of Pre – Planned Bank Resolution Mechanisms in Mitigating Financial Distress | Mukul Arya | Associate, Manocha & Ghosh Law Associates |
Concurrent Research Session 3: Complex and Specialized Insolvency Regimes
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 3
Chair: Professor Tamanna Singh Dubey, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| From Collapse To Closure: Legal Architecture and Institutional Dynamics Governing the Estate of the Bankrupt | Rajnandini | Advocate, Supreme Court of India |
| Reimagining Corporate Group Insolvency in India: An Attempt at Filling the Void | Priyanka Pai | Officer, PFRDA |
| COMI and its ascertainability in Cross Border Insolvency Proceedings: Policy implications for India | Yadwinder Singh | Manager, IBBI |
Concurrent Research Session 4: IBC's Economic Impacts
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 8
Chair: Professor Sabareesh Ramachandran, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Global Shocks, Local Failures: The Intersection of Global Politics and Export-Firm Insolvency | Vaidehi Gulati | Senior Research Associate, ILA |
| Understanding the Direct Costs of Bankruptcy: Evidence from India | Srijith Mohanan | Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore |
| Exploring Employment Growth in Companies Resolved Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 | Ajanta Gupta | Consultant, IBBI |
Concurrent Research Session 5: Navigating Judicial and Procedural Hurdles
Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 09:00 am - 10:30 am
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 3
Chair: Bharagavi Mantravadi, FPM student, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Between Code and Court: Judicialisation of Commercial Wisdom under the IBC | Rajasekhar V.K. | Former Member (Judicial), National Company Law Tribunal |
| Criteria for Objective Identification of “Critical Goods & Services” By Resolution Professionals during Moratorium | Kiran S. Bettadapur | Managing Partner, Prudentia Law Chambers LLP |
| IBC’s Blind Spot: Post-Plan Approval Breakdowns and the State’s Escape from Timelines | Narsingh Yadav | Pursuing LL.M. in Insolvency Laws, NALSAR University of Law and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs |
Concurrent Research Session 6: Governance in Corporate Distress
Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 09:00 am - 10:30 am
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 8
Chair: Professor Rishabh Aggarwal, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Director Duties in the Twilight Zone: A Case for Pre-Insolvency Accountability in India | Saurabh Ranka | Corporate Lawyer & Advocate, Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur |
| Creditors' Rights and Signed Earnings Management: Evidence from India | Lavanya Kosuri | Doctoral student, Department of Economics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| Impact of Restricting Incumbent Participation on Bankruptcy Outcomes | Nithin Mannil | Doctoral Candidate at Department of Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science |
Concurrent Research Session 7: Perspectives on Insolvency Policy and Evaluation
Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 3
Chair: Professor Aditya Kuvalekar, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Vintage Trend Analysis of Different CIRP Efficiency Measures since Inception of IBC, 2016 | Mr. Sunil Rajak | Founder & CEO, DoMyRepair |
| Unlocking Policy Potential: Regulatory Impact Assessment as a tool for Good Governance in India | P. Arumugarangarajan | Chief General Manager, PFRDA |
| Behavioral Lawnomics: Insights into the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Reforms, 2025 | Anvitarth | Research Associate, IBBI |
Concurrent Research Session 8: Policy Economic Consequences of Creditor Rights
Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Motilal Oswal LT 8
Chair: Professor Ramanan NV, ISB
| Title of the Paper | Presenter | Affiliation |
| Creditors’ Rights, Threat of Liquidation, and Corporate Debt Complexity: Evidence from a Quasi-Natural Experiment | Aaraadhya Srivastava | Doctoral Student, Economics and Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management Raipur |
| Unsecured Credit and Accounting Conservatism: Role of Creditor Right Reforms | Ranjeet Singh | Research Associate, National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
| Creditor Rights, Borrowing Constraints and Product Markup: Evidence from Quasi Natural Experiment in India | Prateek Nahar | Ph.D. Scholar (Finance and Accounting), Indian Institute of Management, Raipur |
Venue
Conference will be held physically at the Hyderabad campus of Indian School of Business, from September 28 - 29, 2025.
Topics for the Conference
This Conference is an opportunity to understand the importance and impact of IBC in its totality through the multi-disciplinary research papers. Research that aims to understand the legal, economic, financial, behavioural and management aspects of the IBC are welcomed. A field wise classification of potential research topics under the Indian insolvency and bankruptcy space is indicated in IBBI’s Research Initiative Guidelines available at the website of the IBBI. Several studies maybe inter-disciplinary in nature hence cannot be isolated to fall under a single field of study and researchers are encouraged to explore the interdisciplinary nature as well. We are also open to studies that examine the broader impact of regulation on functioning of capital markets.
Conference Language
The Conference proceedings will be in English; no simultaneous translation will be available.
Conference Team
- Professor Hariom Manchiraju, Associate Professor, Accounting, ISB Hyderabad
- Professor Apoorv Gogar, Assistant Professor, Accounting, ISB Hyderabad
- Sohini Dutta, Assistant Manager, ISB Hyderabad
- Ravinder Maini, Executive Director, IBBI
- Shiv Anant Shanker, Chief General Manager, IBBI
- Namisha Singh, Manager, IBBI
Registration
The Conference is open to individuals from all disciplines interested and involved in insolvency and bankruptcy process and its multi-disciplinary issues. Conference organisers encourages, professionals and scholars to participate and present their papers. There is no participation fee for the selected paper presenters and invited guests. Everyone else who is interested in attending the conference is requested to register at the link provided below. The registration fee is ₹ 2,500. Insolvency Professionals are entitled to claim CPE hours as per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Continuing Professional Education for Insolvency Professionals) Guidelines, 2019.
Conference Facilities and Accommodation
All the registered participants will be given conference materials, food and snacks for two days. Accommodation will be available at the campus only for the selected paper presenters.
Research Scholarship
A limited funding (₹ 10,000 consolidated per research paper) is available for Ph.D. (Doctoral) scholars who are currently working on insolvency and bankruptcy topics associated with universities and institutes. Those who wish to avail the funding are requested to write to research@ibbi.gov.in. The interested Ph.D. students will have to submit the following documents.
a) Ph.D. enrolment letter on college/ university letter head duly signed by the Ph.D. student and the supervisor. The enrolment letter should state your full name and details of the Ph.D. course being pursued. It should be duly stamped with the university seal.
b) A No objection letter on university letterhead duly signed by head of department with university seal.
The sum shall be awarded on completion of the Conference; and meeting all submissions as per timelines.
Data Sharing for Research
The IBBI disseminates data and information for researchers and other stakeholders at regular intervals on its website in downloadable format. IBBI also promotes its research endeavour through several of its publications. Researchers may refer to the same for research articles in the insolvency space. Data pertaining to various processes under IBC can also be found in these publications. IBBI also aims to support researchers with any additional data not found in the public domain subject to certain restrictions. The researchers may contact IBBI about the same by writing to research@ibbi.gov.in.
Submission Procedure
Interested applicants wishing to present original research should send a maximum 500-1000 words research proposal to research@ibbi.gov.in. The research proposal must contain:-
(a) Title of the paper;
(b) Full names of the authors and affiliations (maximum 2 authors); and
(c) Email id and contact numbers of the authors. The proposal should include the theories/issues, research methodology, data sources and analytical tools to be used.
On approval of the proposal, the applicants will be required to submit their full research paper in 8000-12000 words in English. Authors should ensure that the paper is based on research work that is original. The paper must avoid plagiarism in all and any form. The paper must be in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 and should follow Bluebook 21st edition citation format. Around 20-25 papers will be selected for presentation at the Conference. The decision of the Conference Committee, in this regard, shall be final.
After the Conference, the authors are expected to submit a final paper that gives due consideration to all comments and feedback received during the Conference. Presenters, if they so wish, would be free to get the work published in any journal with appropriate citation.
Contact Us
For any further query/ information please reach us at:
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Research Division 7th Floor, Mayur Bhawan, Shankar Market, Connaught Circus, New Delhi -110001 Phone: 011-23462950 / 011-23462977 Email: research@ibbi.gov.in |
Indian School of Business
Conference Email: ibbi_conference@isb.edu |