Management Practice Insights

Call for Special Issue

Special Issue of Management Practice Insights (MPI)

Fintech in India: At the Intersection of Technology, Finance, and Policy

Submission Deadline – 17 September 2024

Management Practice Insights (MPI) Journal is pleased to announce a call for submissions for a special issue focusing on the rapidly evolving fintech landscape in India. With the fintech industry in India projected to reach USD 420 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 31%, this special issue aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, providing insights that practicing managers can utilize immediately.

MPI is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal. It publishes essays derived from recent academic research published in top-tier journals, written in a way that practicing managers can find to be of immediate use.

This special issue seeks practitioner-focused essays that explore the transformative role of fintech in India, particularly at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy. We encourage submissions that offer actionable insights into innovative financial solutions, regulatory challenges, and the broader economic impacts of digital finance.

Theme of the Special Issue:

Fintech in India: at the Intersection of Technology, Finance, and Policy

Submission Guidelines:

1. Source Research Criteria: The source research paper must be classified as FT-50, or A*, or A, within the ABDC listing. It should be published within the last 18 months.

2. Essay Length: Essay should not exceed 2,000 words, excluding figures and references.

3. Abstract/Problem of Practice: Start the essay with an abstract or "Problem of Practice" (as used in MPI), keeping it to a maximum of 200 words. Title this section "Problem of Practice."

4. Essay Structure: It’s suggested that the essay should cover the following elements:

• Secondary data that emphasizes the significance of the problem.
• Identification of the intended audience (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, venture capitalists, etc.).
• Inclusion of at least three positive global examples that illustrate the application of the insights, preferably one international example.
• A negative example or cautionary tale highlighting the consequences of not following the insights.
• Costs and other relevant details for implementing the insights.
• Discussion on methodology is not required as the essay is derived from the source research paper.
• Discussion of the limitations and boundary conditions of the insights shared.

5. References: Format references according to the Chicago Manual of Style, using endnotes.

6. Submission Format: Please submit your manuscript in MS Word format.

7. Author Guidelines: For more detailed guidelines, please visit the journal's website.

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission system: Submit Manuscript

Important Dates:

Manuscript Submission Deadline: 17 September 2024

Reviewer Deadline: 31 October 2024

Notification of Acceptance: 25 November

Final Manuscript Due: 30 November 2024

Publication Date: Dec 2024

Guest Editors:

1. Ashish Desai

Associate Professor, Information Management and Analytics

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

2. Vidhu Shekhar

Assistant Professor, Finance and Economics

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

3. Varun Yadav

Assistant Professor, Finance and Economics

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

For guidance on writing high-quality essays, we encourage authors to review our previous issues, which serve as excellent examples of well-crafted manuscripts at https://mpibyspjimr.org/

For further queries please contact: [email protected]