At the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), research is recognized as the foremost academic practice. Our research capability is firmly rooted in the diversity of intellectual interests of the faculty, wherein members undertake research in cutting-edge interdisciplinary topics. Further, consistent with our motto, research at IIMA also informs and takes forward management practice. Our faculty make a conscious effort to undertake practically relevant knowledge-creation pursuits. The strength of our research competency is evident in IIMA's increasing contributions to globally respected outlets such as Management Science, Academy of Management Journal, Production & Operations Management, Strategic Management Journal, American Economic Review, Journal of Marketing, MIS Quarterly, Journal of International Business Studies, Information Systems Research, and many more.

The Research & Publications (R&P) office is at the heart of the institutional effort to develop research as one of the core competencies of IIMA. The R&P office provides financial and academic support to faculty through generous research grants, research writing workshops, IIMA working paper series, and publication editing process assistance. Through the R&P office, we also demonstrate our commitment to fostering the management research ecosystem in India. Specifically, we invite eminent speakers and thought leaders to conduct seminars online and in the hybrid mode. Over the years, these events have offered unparalleled knowledge exchange opportunities for the management research diaspora.

The road forward is undoubtedly exciting. As technologies become central to human actions, we believe that novel and unprecedented opportunities will become apparent. As the R&P office, we are committed to supporting such intellectual ventures. As the chair of R&P at IIMA, I welcome you all to connect with us as we progress in this journey.

Swanand Deodhar
Chairperson