Key Facts
IIM Ahmedabad has launched the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance, a new Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing research in asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance, and financial economics. The centre is funded by alumnus Ravi Mattu, a former Managing Director at PIMCO.
Details of the Centre
The centre aims to build India-specific research databases and strengthen the country's finance research infrastructure. It will foster collaboration among academia, industry, regulators, and policymakers to address challenges in Indian financial markets. Key focus areas include asset pricing, investments, market microstructure, corporate finance, and corporate governance.
Impact and Objectives
The centre will support empirical finance research by providing comprehensive financial databases and analytical resources. It will also launch and support research scholars focusing on Indian capital markets, and organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and distinguished lectures to disseminate knowledge.
What Readers Should Know
The centre is guided by a Governing Council chaired by IIMA Director Professor Bharat Bhasker, with Professors Joshy Jacob and Ellapulli Vasudevan as Co-Chairpersons. Other members include Ravi Mattu, Professor R. Narayanaswamy, Professor Vaidyanathan Venkateswaran (NYU Stern), and Rajan Raju (Invespar Pte. Ltd.).
Quotes
Professor Bharat Bhasker said, 'As India continues growing as a prominent global financial market, the need to address structural challenges within the system and establish robust India-specific databases is essential. The Mattu Centre will pioneer future generations of researchers, practitioners, and regulators who will conduct in-depth research and create a network of stakeholders to strengthen the analytical foundations of Indian financial markets.'
FAQ
What is the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance?
It is a new Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad, funded by alumnus Ravi Mattu, focused on advancing research in asset pricing, corporate finance, and financial economics with India-specific databases.
Who funded the Mattu Centre?
The centre was established through philanthropic support from Ravi Mattu, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and former Managing Director at PIMCO.
What are the key focus areas of the centre?
The centre will build India-specific research databases, foster collaboration among academia, industry, regulators, and policymakers, and conduct research in asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance, and market microstructure.
Who are the members of the Governing Council?
The council includes Professor Bharat Bhasker (Director, IIMA), Professors Joshy Jacob and Ellapulli Vasudevan (Co-Chairpersons), Ravi Mattu, Professor R. Narayanaswamy, Professor Vaidyanathan Venkateswaran (NYU Stern), and Rajan Raju (Invespar Pte. Ltd.).