Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) has announced a strategic alliance with the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) to advance data-driven intelligence and research in the financial sector. The partnership aims to integrate academic expertise with industry operations through collaborative projects, advanced analytics, and talent development. Leveraging machine learning and econometrics, this initiative is poised to generate impactful insights into risk management, financial innovation, and strategic policymaking.