Agentic AI, alternative data and SIFs take centre stage at Indian Institutional Quant Conference 2026

The Indian Institutional Quant Conference 2026, held on July 17 in Gurugram, brought together academics, asset managers, family offices and regulators to discuss emerging trends in quantitative and systematic investing. Key themes included practical applications of Agentic AI and multi-agent systems in portfolio management, the use of alternative data in Indian versus global markets, and the growing relevance of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) among ultra-high-net-worth investors. Speakers included representatives from JioBlackRock AMC, BSE, LSEG, S&P Global Market Intelligence and the PM's Economic Advisory Council, signalling deepening institutional interest in India's quant ecosystem.