ISID-IDRA Fourth National Conference on India’s Industrial Transformation

India’s aspirations for inclusive and sustainable economic development hinge on accelerating industrialisation, particularly through a revitalised manufacturing sector that generates productive employment. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, a forward-looking industrial strategy must be complemented by robust industrial financing frameworks to mobilise long-term capital and support firm-level growth. Building on the past three conferences, the Fourth National Conference will provide a platform to engage with pathways of industrialisation in the context of changing production systems and technological shifts in an increasingly complex and uncertain global economic order.

Papers are invited on broad themes, including but not limited to:

• Industrial policy, FDI, and global value chains
• Financing industrial transformation and green transition
• Technology, innovation, and sustainable industrialisation
• MSMEs and balanced regional dimensions of industrialisation
• Employment, automation, and the future of work

Researchers are invited to submit extended abstracts (800-1000 words) outlining the background, research questions, methodology and key findings. All submissions will undergo a review process by the conference committee. Based on the evaluation, selected scholars will be invited to submit full papers (6000-10000 words) and present their work at the conference. Presentations may be assigned either to oral or poster sessions.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically in PDF or Word format through the Google Form (https://forms.gle/EeTmt8gfpSKehttk9)

Abstracts Submission Date: 30 June 2026

Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15 July 2026

Submission of Full Papers: 15 August 2026

Final Acceptance: 10 September 2026

Conference Dates: 29-31 October 2026

The conference will include:

• Plenary sessions featuring distinguished policymakers and scholars
• Technical sessions (oral and poster) presenting selected research papers
• Policy roundtables involving academia, industry, and government representatives

Additional Information

• Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited volume or special journal issue, subject to the review process.
• Travel support and accommodation will be provided to selected young researchers.

Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi, India

Email: conference@isid.org.in