Future Of Indian Ecosystem To Be Written In Data
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 2 August, 2025: The buzz around data-driven strategies got a major boost as the third edition of the Indian Institutional Quant Conference (IIQC 2025), organised by LAQSA (Lambda Quantitative Strategies Association), unfolded on August 01 at the Taj City Centre, Gurugram. The one-day event brought together some of the most respected minds from finance, tech, investing, social, academia, education, research and policymaking, each one exploring how quantitative thinking is redefining modern India.
With its mission to promote the science behind market strategies, LAQSA curated a meticulously designed day-long agenda featuring expert panels, fireside chats, and data-led presentations.
One of the most compelling discussions came mid-morning when Dr. S.N. Ghosh (DEA-AJNIFM, Ministry of Finance), Dr. T.C.A. Anant (Ex-Chief Statistician of India, Ex-Secretary, MOSPI) and Arvind Mathur (Advisor & Mentor, NDA, and Ex-ADB) sat down for a candid conversation on the state of statistics and policymaking in India. Moderated by Pankaj Mani (LAQSA, WILMOTT), the dialogue didn’t shy away from tough truths, underscoring how reliable data and smarter regulation are essential for markets to thrive.
Afternoon sessions ventured into newer territory. A fireside chat between Prof. Arun Kumar, a renowned economist from JNU and Prof. Shanta Laishram, from the Indian Statistical Institute, probed the ethical dimensions of AI in finance and its effects on the environment.
Family offices, Hedge Funds, and Fintech innovators took the stage in sessions on alternative strategies, long-short models, and high-frequency executive infrastructure, wrapping up a day rich in insight, exchange and forward motion. The event closed with reflections and high tea, giving attendees time to connect and imagine what the next chapter might hold.
Pankaj Mani, Co-Founder, LAQSA, said about the event, “The Delhi Edition of IIQC underscored our commitment to cultivating innovative thinking and collaboration within the quant community. This vibrant gathering brought together domain leaders, educationists, researchers, and enthusiasts, fueling deeper conversations and actionable insights to push boundaries in data-driven domains. The diversity of topics and energy from the audience truly made it a landmark edition to make the world-class quant community.”
Rishi Kohli, Co-Founder, LAQSA, said wrapping up the event“We’re delighted with the overwhelming participation and spirit of discovery at this year’s IIQC Delhi Edition. This event not only showcased the latest frameworks and strategies but also fostered genuine connections among India’s quant thought-leaders. Each session illuminated new frontiers in systematic thinking and reinforced the power of community in shaping the future of quant in India.”
As India’s ecosystem matures, and volatility becomes the norm rather than the exception, conferences like IIQC are becoming more than industry events - they’re staging grounds for a new way of thinking. And LAQSA, by championing quant as a discipline, not a trend, is making it clear, the future of the Indian ecosystem will be written in data.
