AI, Ethics, and Big Data: Highlights from IIQC 2025 Delhi by LAQSA
The Indian Institutional Quant Conference (IIQC) 2025 held in Delhi, organised by LAQSA, gathered policymakers, quantitative analysts, and technologists to discuss the future of finance driven by AI, big data, and systematic investing. The event provided a clear view of how these forces are influencing India’s financial markets and regulatory landscape.
Data and Policymaking: A Crucial Dialogue
A key panel, featuring Dr. S.N. Ghosh from the Ministry of Finance, Dr. T.C.A. Anant, former Chief Statistician of India, and Arvind Mathur, advisor and mentor, focused on the critical link between data quality, economic governance, and regulatory success. The conversation emphasized that reliable statistical systems are essential to maintaining market confidence and ensuring effective policy decisions.
Rishi Kohli, Co-Founder of LAQSA, noted the strong participation and the collective eagerness to explore new frontiers in quantitative finance during the conference.
Ethics in AI and Financial Innovation
Later sessions shifted to the ethical aspects of AI applications in finance. A fireside chat with Prof. Arun Kumar of JNU and Prof. Shanta Laishram from the Indian Statistical Institute tackled concerns about AI's environmental footprint and the risk of increasing systemic inequalities if ethical guidelines are not integrated into AI development and deployment.
Modern Investment Strategies and Systematic Approaches
Insights from family offices, hedge funds, and fintech innovators highlighted emerging strategies such as long-short equity models, high-frequency trading, and alternative investments. These discussions showcased a growing sophistication and willingness in India’s finance sector to adopt algorithmic and data-driven methods for portfolio management.
Pankaj Mani, Co-Founder of LAQSA, emphasized the conference’s role in fostering innovation and collaboration within the quant community, bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds to exchange actionable insights.
Looking Forward: Data as the Foundation of Finance
As India’s financial markets face global uncertainties and increasing complexity, IIQC is positioning itself as a key platform for exchanging ideas and innovations in quantitative finance. LAQSA’s leadership makes it clear that data-driven strategies are becoming a core element of India's financial architecture.
The conference demonstrated that the future of finance will be shaped by those who can effectively analyze and apply data-driven insights.
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