Indian Society for the History of Economic Thought (ISHET)

Established to encourage the study of history of economic thought (HET) across India

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Announcements

NEW! ISHET 2026 – Revised Overall Schedule

The revised overall schedule for the ISHET 2026 Annual Conference is now available.

Posted on: 8th October 2026

NEW! ISHET 2026 – Revised Detailed Schedule of Technical Sessions

The revised detailed schedule of technical sessions for the ISHET 2026 Annual Conference is now available.

Posted on: 8th October 2026

Past Announcements

International Workshop on the History of Economic Thought – 2026

The official brochure for the 2026 Workshop is now available for download. Includes themes, sessions, speakers, and other event details.

Posted on: 5th November 2025

ISHET 2026 – Annual Conference

Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming ISHET 2026 Annual Conference. Details on schedule, venue, and registration will be announced soon.

Posted on: 4th November 2025

Executive Committee (2024–2027)

Dr. Alex M. Thomas

President

Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sharmin Khodaiji

Vice President

O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana

Thair Ahmed

Secretary

Sai University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Limakumba Walling

Treasurer

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana

R. Ashwath

Independent Researcher, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Srihari Chikoti

Sai University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Sheetal Bharat

Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bidyutt Hazarika

Sibsagar University, Joysagar, Assam

Founding Members

Sharmin Khodaiji
O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana
Dr. Alex M. Thomas
Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dr. Limakumba Walling
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
Srishti Yadav
Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Thair Ahmed
Sai University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
R. Ashwath
Independent Researcher, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the valuable inputs and guidance provided by Rebeca Betancourt (University of Lyon 2, President, Latin American Society for the History of Economic Thought (ALAHPE)) and Richard van den Berg (Kingston University, Former President, European Society for the History of Economic Thought (ESHET)) for their support and guidance in setting up the Indian Society for the History of Economic Thought (ISHET).