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Nomination open for Program on Compliance & Risk for Senior Officers of Banks, NBFCs and FIs
Objective: This two-day program will provide essential inputs on the emerging challenges in Compliance and Assurance functions. It will also provide deep insigh…
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Nomination open for Program on Information Security Audit
Objective: This program aims to sensitise the senior officials from the financial sector on the approach and various aspects to focus upon relating to IS Audit…
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“Do Rural Roads Promote Inclusive Entrepreneurship?” by Dr. Vidhya Soundararajan, accepted in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Abstract: This paper investigates whether rural road infrastructure can foster inclusive entrepreneurship. Using enterprise data from India, we examine how a na…
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“Implementation of Labor Laws and Informality” Accepted in Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics
Abstract: We present causal evidence on how employment protection legislations (EPL) that penalize firms for hiring contractual workers can have adverse effects…
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CAFRAL aims at capacity building of senior financial sector professionals, regulators and central bankers in the emerging areas of Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Inclusive Finance, Cyber Security, Financial Frauds and Financial Stability.
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Research Highlights
CAFRAL conducts in-depth research in areas of banking, finance, and macroeconomics, with a particular focus on policy issues.
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31 Mar, 2024
CAFRAL RESEARCH ECONOMIC INSIGHTS: WORKING PAPERS 2024
Research Paper
When Protection Ends: Evidence from Differentiated Product Markets
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Policy Paper
Financialization Of Indian Households: Trends In Savings And Borrowing
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Conference
From Underwriting to Resolution: Navigating the New Frontiers of Credit Risk & Stressed Assets Management
Objective: The programme aims to equip participants with contemporary perspectives and practical insights across the credit lifecycle from underwriting and risk-based pricing to portfolio surveillance and resolution. It will explore emerging credit risks, technology-enabled underwriting, stress testing, early-warning systems, capital optimisation and evolving resolution frameworks, while strengthening credit governance and resilience.Conference HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Credit Outlook, Credit Flows & Supervisory PrioritiesFinancing Emerging Sectors: Issues ...
Tue, 8th Sep, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Plot-F, P. No. 1166, Chandrakant Dhuru Wadi, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Program on Business Strategy and Managing Strategic Risk
Objective: This one-day program aims to provide Senior Officials in the financial sector with the ability to evaluate strategic options, identify emerging risk vectors, and embed strategic risk management into governance frameworks, so as to achieve the long-term goals of an organisation.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Mapping the Terrain: Financial Landscape & Business StrategyStrategy's Blind Spots: Management of Strategic RiskThe Next Frontier: Emerging Strategic Risks and Preparing for the FutureStrategy Under Stress: Business Strategy & Risk — A ...
Thu, 10th Sep, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Plot-F, P. No. 1166, Chandrakant Dhuru Wadi, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Virtual Program on Data Protection & Data Privacy: The Road Ahead
Objective: This virtual program will enhance the understanding of the participants on the various developments around data security and consent management; it will also aim to empower the participants to overcome implementational challenges. This programme will be useful for senior officials responsible for data integrity & data protection, and also for Board-level functionaries who are keen to enhance the overall quality of data governance in their organisations.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Data Protection and Privacy – Issues and ChallengesDPDP Rules...
Fri, 11th Sep, 2026
 
CISCO Webex
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Program on Information Security Audit
Objective: This program aims to sensitise the senior officials from the financial sector on the approach and various aspects to focus upon relating to IS Audit and Information Security. This program will also give an opportunity for peer level discussion and interaction with the regulators.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Risk Based IS AuditRegulatory & Standards LandscapeRisk Based IS Audit MethodologyAuditing IT Governance & IT/IS Risk ManagementAuditing IT Infrastructure, Operations & ITGCCybersecurity, Resilience & BCP/DR AuditAuditing Paym...
Thu, 17th Sep, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Program
Program on Compliance & Risk for Senior Officers of Banks, NBFCs and FIs
Objective: This two-day program will provide essential inputs on the emerging challenges in Compliance and Assurance functions. It will also provide deep insight and knowledge needed to manage compliance responsibilities in today ' s increasingly regulated environment for banks, NBFCs and FIs.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:GRC Assessment Framework: Emerging ChallengesRisk Based Supervision: Compliance AssessmentCyber Incident Reporting & Crime PreventionCyber Security Risk & ComplianceCompliance, Accountability and EnforcementKYC-AML ComplianceImplem...
Mon, 28th Sep, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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