India, June 29 -- The Economics area at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) hosted Day 1 of the Symposium on Evidence of Economic Development (SEED 2025), a premier academic event focused on the presentation of empirical research in economic and social development. SEED 2025 brought together leading researchers from institutions across the country to present evidence-based insights on critical issues in behavioural economics, public policy, development, and industrial dynamics.

The symposium was initiated by an inaugural address by Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Dean of Faculty at IIMB, emphasizing the need for stringent, evidence-based research to help guide inclusive and effective policy. SEED 2025 is chaired by Prof. Ritwik B...