Lakshmi Prasad is a Capital Markets and Market Data domain consultant with strong expertise across trading, investment banking, and financial data ecosystems, bringing deep functional understanding of front-to-back processes and regulatory-driven transformations. As a PhD scholar specializing in ESG Investing, his research focuses on sustainable finance frameworks and the integration of ESG considerations into investment strategies and market infrastructure. A technology enthusiast, he actively explores the convergence of capital markets, sustainability, and emerging technologies - such as AI, analytics, and blockchain - to drive innovation and build future-ready financial ecosystems.