Themes
Participants are invited to submit original research papers on topics relating to Banking & Finance (B&F) and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Suggested sub-themes include:
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Bank-Financed Acquisitions and the Liberalisation of Acquisition Finance in India
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Leveraged Buyouts, Structured Debt and Acquisition Financing in Corporate Transactions
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Distressed Acquisitions and Resolution-Based Deal-Making under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
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External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Cross-Border Capital Flows and Financing of Corporate Acquisitions
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Regulatory Interface in Corporate Deal-Making: RBI, SEBI, CCI and MCA Oversight
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Digital Lending, FinTech Regulation and the Evolving Architecture of Credit Markets in India
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Private Credit, Alternative Capital Structures and the Transformation of Corporate Financing
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Banking Governance, Risk Management and Regulatory Accountability
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Financial Inclusion, Neo-Banking and Technology-Driven Innovation in Banking Regulation
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Shadow Banking, NBFC Regulation and Systemic Stability in India’s Financial Sector
Note: The sub-themes are merely suggestive. Participants are free to choose any topic within Banking & Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility: Open to students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD programmes at any recognised university in India.
Team Composition: Maximum of two authors per team. Cross-institutional teams are permitted.
Deadline for Registration & Payment: 15th July 2026
Full Paper: 2,500—3,000 words (exclusive of footnotes) till 20th July 2026.
Formatting:
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Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment
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Title: Times New Roman, Size 14, CAPITALS, Bold, Centre-aligned
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Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, single line spacing
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Citation: OSCOLA 4th Edition
Originality: Only original, unpublished work is sought. Plagiarism limit: 10% (zero-tolerance policy).
AI Policy: The use of AI is strictly prohibited.
Brochure: Link
Registration Details
Registration fees:
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Single Author: INR 800
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Co-Authors: INR 1,500
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Registration & Payment Link
Finalists: INR 2,000 per author (accommodation and food expenses)
Note: Registration fees are non-refundable. For cross-institutional teams with one CNLU member, the CNLU Co-Authors fee (INR 1,100) applies.
Prizes and Awards
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Top 15 Manuscripts: Publication in an ISBN-bearing book by a National/International Publisher + Certificate of Merit
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Top 8 Finalists: Invitation to present at CNLU Campus + Certificate of Achievement
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Winner: INR 30,000 Cash Prize + Internship Opportunity with J. Sagar Associates (JSA) + Gold Medal + Trophy + Certificate of Achievement
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Runner-Up: INR 20,000 Cash Prize + Internship Opportunity with J. Sagar Associates (JSA) + Silver Medal + Trophy + Certificate of Achievement
JSA reserves all rights to determine the office, dates, and team under which the internship is granted.
Contact
For queries: ciile@cnlu.ac.in
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Ujjawal Priyadarshi (Convenor): +91 8620001879
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Tanushree Singhal (General Secretary): +91 9060728668
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Aman Raj (Event Head): +91 9631408898
