The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad has launched the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance to give a fresh push to finance research in India. The centre of excellence was announced on July 13, 2026. It will focus on asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance and financial economics. The centre has been set up with philanthropic support from IIMA alumnus Ravi Mattu from the PGP 1979 batch. He is also former Managing Director and Global Head of analytics at Pacific Investment capacity in India and create meaningful discussion around Indian capital markets.
Building Stronger Finance Research Support in India
One of the main goals of the Mattu Centre is to create a strong financial database and analytical tools for research. This is important because good research depends on reliable data. The institute said the centre will improve access to trusted information and support evidence-based work in areas such as investment market microstructure, asset pricing, corporate finance and corporate governance. It will also encourage teamwork across different academic fields. Along with data creation the center plans to support finance scholars who study Indian capital markets. It will host seminars, conferences, workshops and distinguished lectures so that researchers, practitioners, policymakers and regulators can learn from each other and work on real challenges in the financial system.
Guided by Experts and Backed by long term support
The Mattu Centre will be guided by a governing council chaired by IIM A Director Prof. Bharat Bahskar, Professor Joshy Jacob and Ellapuli Vasudevan will serve as Co Chairpersons. Other members include Ravi Mattu former IIM B faculty member Prof R Naranayaswamy Prof Vaidyanathan Venkateshwaran from New York University Stern School of Business and Rajan Raju who is Director of Invespar Pte Ltd. Prof. Bharat Bhaskar said that as India grows into a major global financial market it is necessary to solve structural issues and build strong specific databases. Ravi Mattu said the centre will promote joint research between India and US faculty, support dialogue with Indian regulators and help build a complete securities price database. He also said that the initiative will support early career finance researchers in India. The centre has been set up through the IIMA Endowment Fund which allows support from alumni corporates, individuals and CSR partners. Through this effort IIM A wants to build long term research, encourage innovation and support management education and public policy.
