Quarterly · Double-blind peer review · Launched 1979
Vinimaya
A practitioner-oriented journal presenting the conceptual and practical viewpoints of both bankers and management educationists.
Author Guidelines
Download GuidelinesVINIMAYA publishes practitioner-oriented writing for the banking and financial services sector. Use this summary to prepare your manuscript, and download the full guidelines for the complete requirements before you submit.
What We Look For
- Clear, concise and professional language
- A practitioner-oriented approach focused on practical implications and actionable insights
- Arguments supported by contemporary examples, evidence and developments
- Research findings presented so banking professionals can readily use them
- A conclusion with clear lessons, recommendations or policy implications
Suggested Manuscript Structure
- TitleClear, concise and reflective of the central issue
- IntroductionThe issue, its context, purpose and relevance
- Background and ContextLiterature review, key developments, concepts and regulatory or industry context
- Analysis and DiscussionEvidence, analysis, examples, implications and critical discussion
- Practical ImplicationsRelevance for banks, financial institutions and their professionals
- RecommendationsActionable recommendations, policy suggestions or practical measures
- ConclusionKey findings, lessons and the way forward
- ReferencesKey sources, cited consistently
- Author InformationAuthor details and a brief professional profile (75 words)
Manuscript Requirements
Article length2,000–2,500 words (other than case studies)
Case study length1,000–1,500 words
LanguageEnglish
FormatMS Word (.doc/.docx), 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced
Abstract150 words
Keywords4–5
Tables and figuresMaximum 3, in a separate MS Word file, with sources indicated
Number tables in Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2) and refer to them in the text; number figures in Roman numerals (I, II).
What to Include in Your Submission
Title pageThe article title, abstract (up to 150 words) and 4–5 keywords — with no author details, to support blind review
Full manuscriptPrepared according to these guidelines
Tables and figuresListed in a separate document
Author informationFull name, designation, institution and affiliation, contact address with email, and contact number
Short biographyA brief professional profile of each author
Editorial Review
Every submission is reviewed editorially for:
- Relevance to the issue theme or the journal’s focus areas
- Originality and significance of the contribution
- Practical usefulness to banking professionals
- Quality of analysis and recommendations
Editorial decisionReview may take 3–4 months. The final decision on publication rests with the Editorial Board.
Before You Submit
Please confirm that:
- The manuscript is within VINIMAYA’s scope and relevant to banking and financial services
- It is original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere
- It is in clear, professional English, within the word limit, and proofread
- Facts, figures, data and references are verified, with citations and acknowledgements in place
- Tables, figures and illustrations are labelled and sourced
- It is free from plagiarism and violates no copyright or intellectual property rights
- Any conflict of interest is disclosed, and permissions are obtained for third-party material
Submit Your Manuscript
Email all submissions tovinimaya@nibmindia.org
Submission deadlineAs notified for each issue (for special issues)
A complete and compliant submission supports a smooth editorial review.