1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets 2026

The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) at the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is organizing the inaugural NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets on April 4–5, 2026. This symposium aims to provide a 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.

The symposium will cover key themes such as structural reforms towards a coherent securities law code, regulation of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and alternative investment structures, primary markets and capital formation, as well as secondary markets, market infrastructure, and enforcement. These sessions are designed to foster scholarly discourse on the evolving regulatory landscape governing securities markets in India.

Participants will have the opportunity to present original and unpublished research papers, with top performers receiving incentives such as internships with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, cash prizes, and publication opportunities in an edited book with an ISBN number. The symposium will also feature interactive sessions and networking opportunities with experts from the field.

This event is ideal for legal professionals, academicians, policy makers, and students interested in securities law and capital markets. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current trends, regulatory challenges, and practical aspects of securities regulation, enhancing their understanding and professional development in this dynamic field.