The launch of the HRC Journal of Economics and Finance is a milestone that marks our dedication towards providing a platform to young researchers in the field of economics and finance. It is even more fortuitous that the launch has been manifested in the Platinum jubilee year of the college, the Centenary year of the University of Delhi and the 75th year of India’s independence.

The New Education Policy, 2020 has launched a paradigm shift that encourages research both at the faculty and student level. Accordingly there is a growing need to provide credible platforms to present research outputs at all levels. This journal fills a significant gap and will contribute to fostering a research ecosystem thereby advancing the objectives of the NEP 2020.This journal will provide an opportunity to students, teachers and scholars, around the world to come together and showcase the links between classroom teaching and their practical training.

I congratulate the authors whose papers/articles have been published in the maiden issue of the journal and encourage others to contribute to future issues. Appreciation is due to the editors of this journal, Dr. Apoorva Gupta and Dr. Arjun Mittal who have worked tirelessly for the successful launch of this journal. My best wishes for the success of this venture.

Prof. (Dr.) Rama
Principal
Hansraj College