Jammu, Feb 27: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu commenced the 3rd International Finance and Accounting Conference (IFAC 2026) on the theme “Financial Strategies for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047.” The two-day conference was inaugurated by Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan J.

Addressing scholars, policymakers and MBA students, Swaminathan J emphasized that India’s financial system on the path to 2047 must rest on three pillars — safety, fairness and reliability. He underlined that development is not limited to GDP growth but must enhance quality of life, with finance functioning as a trust-based, people-centric enterprise. He called for principled leadership, transparent risk discussions and responsible technological innovation to ensure inclusive growth.
Dean Faculty and Research, Professor Jabir Ali, highlighted the role of higher education in shaping responsible leaders aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, while Dean Academics Professor Nitin Upadhyay appreciated the RBI’s guidance in strengthening India’s financial architecture.
The conference featured prominent policymakers, economists and industry leaders who deliberated on financial reforms, global liquidity trends, capital market deepening and strengthening domestic savings. Panelists stressed that achieving inclusive and sustainable growth requires adaptive institutions, diversified capital markets and ethical financial leadership.
The event also included interactive sessions with students and technical research presentations, reinforcing IIM Jammu’s commitment to academic excellence and policy engagement in support of national development.