• NBA Co-ordinator
• Overseas Internship Co-ordinator

Expertise / list of subjects handled

• Investment Management
• Principles and Practices of Banking
• Mergers, Acquisition & Corporate Restructuring
• Project Analysis and Implementation
• Financial Management
• Business Law & Policy
• Risk Management & Insurance
• Investment Banking & Financial Services.

Research Interest: Microfinance, Banking, Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions

Publications:

1. Journals

   • National
     • Article on “Relationship between Exchange Rate and Stock Market Volatility in India: An Empirical Analysis” has been published in Finance India, Indian Institute of Finance, Scopus indexed, Dec 2021, (Vol XXXV No 4).
     • Published an article entitled “A Study on challenges in engaging millennial employee in start-ups” in Adalya Journal, Vol X, Issue IV, April 2021, ISSN: 1301-2746. https://adalyajournal.com/VOLUME-10-ISSUE-4-APRIL-2021/
     • Published an article entitled “Impact of Ergonomics on Work from Home (WFH) Productivity and Job Satisfaction during the Covid-19 Period” in Alochana Chakra Journal, Vol IX, Issue IX, September 2020, ISSN: 2231-3990
     • Article on “Relationship between Exchange Rate and Stock Market Volatility in India : An Empirical Analysis” accepted for publication in Indian Institute of Finance, Scopus indexed, Dec 2021, (Vol XXXV No 4)
     • Published an article entitled “Prevalence of burnouts: Relationship between WRS and ergonomics among academicians in Bengaluru, Karnataka” in Adalya Journal, Volume -8| Issue 11 | November 2019, ISSN: 1301-2746.
     • Published a paper entitled “Cognitive Ergonomics and its Significance at Workplace for Business sustainability: An exploratory Study” in Adalya Journal, Volume -8| Issue 11 | November 2019, ISSN: 1301-2746.
     • Published a paper entitled “A Study on Risk and Return Analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis” in Srusti Management Review- A journal of Management & IT, Volume – Xl | Issue – II | July – December 2018, ISSN: 0974-4274.
     • Published an article entitled “Microfinance and Women’s Empowerment: An Exploratory Demographic Study in Karnataka, India, submitted to the South Asian Journal of Management, p. 46-61, Volume 24, Issue No. 3, Jul – Sep 2017.
   • International
     • Published an article entitled “Cross Culture Comparison on Financial Stimulus in New World Order” in Pal Arch Journals, Scopus Indexed UGC Care Group II Certified Journal, Vol 18, Issue 9, 2021, ISSN: 1567-214X, p.103-111 
     • Published an article entitled “Significance of Psychological Contract in Education- A study with special reference to response of students to online classes at the time of lockdown due to COVID 19” in International Review of Business and Economics, Vol V, Issue I, February 2021, ISSN: 2474-5146, p.145-173
     • Published an article entitled “Determination Of Optimal Investment Strategy Using Technical Analysis” in International Journal of Management, Technology And Engineering, Volume X, Issue IX, SEPTEMBER/2020, ISSN NO : 2249-7455, p 12-24.
     • Published an article entitled “How Rewarding is Technical Analysis: Evidence from IT and FMCG Sector” in International Journal of Management, Technology And Engineering, Volume X, Issue IX, SEPTEMBER/2020, ISSN NO : 2249-7455, p 25-32.
     • Published an article entitled “Significance of Anticipatory Stage in the Formation of Psychological Contract for Effective Recruitments by Contemporary Organizations” in Shanlax International Journal of Management, Special Issue I, February 2020, P- ISSN: 2321-4643, impact factor 3.025, p 163-169.
     • Published an article entitled “Equity Research using Technical Analysis” in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), Vol III, Issue VII, July 2019, ISSN: 2454-6186.
     • Published an article entitled “A Study on Risk and Return Analysis of Selected Financial Services Companies Listed on NSE” in International Education and Research Journal, July 2019, ISSN: 2454-9916.
     • Published an article entitled “Convergence of Microfinance Institutions- A Study on Performance of Select MFIs” in Asia Pacific Journal of Research- A peer reviewed International Journal, April 2018, Special Issue, ISSN:2320-5504.
     • Published an article entitled “An Analysis of Working Capital and its impact on sales and profitability, with special reference to Niva Holdings, Minsk, Belarus” in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Jul-Aug 2018, 2(5), ISSN: 2456-6470, Impact factor-4.101.
     • Published an article entitled “Demonetization Demystified- Impact on Nifty 50 and INR- USD Exchange Rate Volatility” in Intercontinental Journal of Finance Research Review- Impact factor: 4.236, ISSN:2321-0354, May 2017,Vol 5, Issue 5.

Conference

• • National
    • Presented a paper on “Venture Capital financing and growth of start-ups” in the National Seminar on ‘Indian Startups: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’ organised by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on February 28 &29, 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Cognitive Ergonomics and its significance at workplace for Business Sustainability” in the National Conference on ‘Marketing in the Digital Era’ organised by Acharya Bangalore B-School on June 14, 2019.
    • Presented a paper on “An Explanatory study on Cognitive Ergonomics and its importance at Workplace” in the National Conference on ‘Marketing in the Digital Era’ organised by Acharya Bangalore B-School on June 14, 2019.
    • Presented a paper on “Prevalence of burnouts: Relationship between WRS and Ergonomics among academicians in Bengaluru, Karanataka” in the National Conference on ‘Industry 4.0 & its implications on Businesses’ organised by Acharya Bangalore B-School on October 18, 2019.
    • Presented a paper on “Optimum Portfolio Theory Comes of Age” in the National Conference on ‘Innovations in Management & Entrepreneurship’ organised by SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore on May 4, 2019.
    • Presented a paper on “Crypto Currency- the rise of Digital Cash” in the National Seminar on ‘Digital transformation Trends in Financial Services: Challenges and Opportunities’ organised by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on March 23 & 24, 2018.
    • Presented paper entitled “Shattering the Glass Ceiling-The Woman Manager” in the National Conference on Shaping the Future: Digitize India! Startup India! Organised by Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore on April 20 & 21, 2017.
    • Presented paper entitled “Demonetization- A Comparative Analysis of Volatility between Nifty 50 and INR- USD Exchange Rate” in National Conference on ‘Management of Demonetization: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead’ organised by Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad, held on February 27 & 28, 2017.
    • Presented a paper entitled “A Study on Use of Alternative Energy” in the National Seminar on ‘Sustainable Development in Power Sector Through Renewable Energy Resources’ organized by M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore on February 25 & 26, 2016.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Commercial Banks and Microfinance-Evolving Models for Economic Growth” in the National Conference on ‘Synergising Functional Effectiveness and Organisational Performance for Economic Growth’ organized by R V Institute of Management on December 12, 2015.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness in Management Education” in the National Conference on ‘Pragmatic Approaches and Quality Initiatives for Enhancing Teachers’ Caliber in Business Education’ organized by R V Institute of Management on June 6, 2015.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Microfinance Institutions- Catalyst for growth of MSMEs” in the National Conference on ‘MSMEs’- Role in Propelling Economic Development of India’ organized by R V Institute of Management on December 6, 2014.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Analysing the Role of Microfinance Institutions in promoting Entrepreneurship- An Indian Context” in the National Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship for Socio-Economic Development: Opportunities & Challenges’ organized by R V Institute of Management on July 3 & 4, 2014.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Microfinance and Corporate Governance” in the National Seminar on ‘Inclusive Growth and Microfinance Access’ organized by Sambhram School of Management, on April 04, 2013. The article has been published by Excel India Publishers with ISBN: 978-93-82880-22-6.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Current Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Institutions in India: Challenges and Implications” in the National Conference on ‘Emerging Business Opportunities and Challenges’ organized by R V Institute of Management on March 23, 2013. The article has been published with ISBN: 978-93-5062-333-6
    • Presented a paper entitled “Innovative Practices in Microfinance: Serving the Bottom of the Pyramid” in the National Conference on ‘Innovations in Management for Organizational Excellence’ organized by MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore on November 7, 2012. The article has been published by Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., with ISBN: 978-93-5097-328-8.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Financing Options for Micro Finance Institutions- A Call for Greater Awareness” in the National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Business- NCETB 2012’ organized by Department of Management Studies, Christ University on February 21 & 22, 2012.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Contemporary Innovations in the field of Microfinance” in the National Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Financial Services: Challenges and Opportunities’ organized by Department of Business Management, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on August 25 and 26, 2011.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Micro Finance Securitization: Benefits and Hidden risks” in the National Conference on ‘Ethics in Business and Corporate Governance’ organized by R V Institute of Management on December 09 and 10, 2010. The proceedings of the same have been published by Excel books with ISBN: 978-81-7446-944-1.
  • International
    • Prashanth N, Dr. Charithra C M & Dr. Bhavya Vikas presented a paper on “Volatility Analysis of Selected Stocks from Financial Services Sector for Pre And Post Covid-19” in International Virtual Conference on ‘Sustainable Development in search of New Development Model’ organised by Sanskrithi School of Business, Puttaparthi on March 26 & 27, 2022.
    • Presented a paper on “Cross Culture Comparison on Financial Stimulus in New World Order” in ICON 2021 Virtual International Conference on ‘New Order and its Implications on Business Dynamics’ organised by Presidency College held on July 1 & 2, 2021.
    • Presented a paper on “Study on Green Accounting with the help of Triple Bottom Line Approach” in ICON 2021 Virtual International Conference on ‘New Order and its Implications on Business Dynamics’ organised by Presidency College held on July 1 & 2, 2021.
    • Presented a paper on “Ergonomics Factor Based Analysis on Characteristics of Work Life Among Office Workers” in International Virtual Conference on ‘Business Transformation During COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in India’ organised by Sanskrithi School of Business held on June 28, 2021.
    • Presented a paper on “Significance of Psychological Contract in Education- A study with special reference to response of students to online classes at the time of lockdown due to COVID 19” in SIMS 11th Annual International Research Conference on ‘Achieving $5 Trillion Economy of India: Opportunities and Challenges’ organised by Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune from 21st to 23rd December, 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “The impact of Volatility on Returns from the Stock Market: The Case of Crude Oil” in the International Conference on ‘Advances in Mechanical Engineering Sciences & Management’ organised by Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore from 7th to 9th December, 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Impact of Ergonomics on work from home (WFH) productivity and job satisfaction during Covid-19 Period” in the International Conference on ‘Transformation through Innovation and Sustainable Practices to Build Competitive Advantage’, organised by Jain CMS Business School, Bangalore on August 13 & 14, 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Significance of Anticipatory Stage in the Formation of Psychological Contract for Effective Recruitments by Contemporary Organizations” in the 8^th International Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Management’ organised by International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore on February 27 & 28, 2020.
    • Presented a paper on “Financial Performance Analysis of Orange County Resorts & AMP Hotels Ltd., Bangalore” in the International Conference on ‘Innovative Practices in Management and Entrepreneurship’ organised by BNMIT, Bangalore on December 27 & 28, 2018.
    • Presented a paper on “Transmission of Stock Returns: Mean and Volatility Spillover Effects in Selected Stock Market” in the International Conference on ‘Innovative Practices in Management and Entrepreneurship’ organised by BNMIT, Bangalore on December 27 & 28, 2018.
    • Presented paper entitled “Convergence of Microfinance Institutions- A Study on Performance of Select MFIs” in the two day International Conference on Global Convergence of New Age Business Practices and Strategies organised by Mount Carmel College, Autonomous and Binary University, Malaysia on March 1 & 2, 2018.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Women Empowerment- Analysing Role of Microfinance Institutions” in the International Conference on ‘Futuristic Innovations and Challenges to Diversity Management, Emerging Technologies and Sustainability for Inclusive Industrial Growth’ organized by Jyoti Nivas College, Post Graduate Centre, Bangalore on October 30 & 31, 2014.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Risk Management Strategies of Microfinance Institutions in India- A Conceptual Study” in the International Conference on ‘Global Business Crisis: Management Strategies for Sustainability & Development’ organized by R V Institute of Management on December 12 & 13, 2013.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Role of Microfinance Institutions in Women Empowerment” in the International Conference on ‘Role of Women in Achieving a Sustainable Future-An Economic Perspective’ organized by Adarsh Group of Institutions on March 15, 2013. The article has been published with ISBN: 978-93-5104-540-3.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Ujjivan Financial Services- a SWOT Analysis” in the International Conference on ‘Innovative Strategies for Global Competitiveness’ organized by R V Institute of Management on December 08, 09 and 10, 2011.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Global Economic Recession and Indian Economy: Current Strategies and Future Outlook” in the International Conference on ‘International Business’ organized by Albertian Institute of Management on February 03, 2010.
    • Presented a paper entitled “Foreign Acquisitions made by Indian Firms- Current Scenario and Future Prospects” in the 2nd International Conference on ‘Doing Business in India’ organized by IFIM Business School on December 17 and 18, 2009.

Book

• Published a reference book on Management Practices of Microfinance Institutions by Canadian Academy Publishing, Canada, with ISBN: 987-1-926488-76-9.
• Has contributed a chapter entitled “A Review of Teacher, Trainer and Learner Centric E-Learning Platforms” in a book titled ‘Digital Media in Teaching and Learning’ with ISBN:978-90188-01-7 in the month of June 2020.  

Hobbies: Reading books on Fiction & Personality Development and Singing

Certifications:

1. Completed certification course on “Financial Modeling and Valuation: Complete Beginner to Pro” on Udemy during April 2021.
2. Completed online course on Coursera on the topic Portfolio and Risk Management authorized by Indian School of Business as on July 25, 2020.
3. Six Sigma Yellow Belt online certification from April 11 to April 12, 2020 organised by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-Technology Development Centre, Government of India.
4. Six Sigma Green Belt online certification course from May 3 to May 14, 2020 organised by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-Technology Development Centre, Government of India.
5. Online certification course on “Financial Markets and Investment” in the month of April 2020 from Globsyn Business School, a global platform for digital learning.

Workshops and FDPS attended

1. Participated in Online Advanced FDP on “Financial Derivatives and Strategies” organized by Cochin University of Science and Technology in association with AICTE ATAL Training and Learning (ATAL Academy) from from September 14 to 18, 2021.
2. Participated in Faculty Development Workshop on “Innovative Teaching-Learning Methodologies” organized by Teaching-Learning Centre, BNMIT, Bangalore from September 16 to 18, 2021.
3. Participated in online Elementary FDP on “AI in Banking & Financial Services” organized by BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore in association with AICTE ATAL Training and Learning (ATAL Academy) from July 12 to 16, 2021.
4. Participated in Online Advanced FDP on “Financial Derivatives and Strategies” organized by Cochin University of Science and Technology in association with AICTE ATAL Training and Learning (ATAL Academy) from from September 14 to 18, 2021.
5. Participated in Faculty Development Workshop on “Innovative Teaching-Learning Methodologies” organized by Teaching-Learning Centre, BNMIT, Bangalore from September 16 to 18, 2021.
6. Participated in online Elementary FDP on “AI in Banking & Financial Services” organized by BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore in association with AICTE ATAL Training and Learning (ATAL Academy) from July 12 to 16, 2021.
7. Participated in six days online FDP on “Risk Management for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)” organized by SSN School of Management & AICTE from 16 to 21st November, 2020.
8. Participated in one day National Level online FDP on ‘Economic Value Added’ on May 28, 2020 organised by Acharya Patashala Evening College of Arts and Commerce.

Achievements and awards

1. UGC NET qualified, Month & Year of exam- December 2012
2. Published a reference book on Management Practices of Microfinance Institutions by Canadian Academy Publishing, Canada, with ISBN: 987-1-926488-76-9.
3. Has contributed a chapter entitled “A Review of Teacher, Trainer and Learner Centric E-Learning Platforms” in a book titled ‘Digital Media in Teaching and Learning’ with ISBN:978-90188-01-7 in the month of June 2020.

FDPs and Certification courses

1.Completed certification course on “Financial Modeling and Valuation: Complete Beginner to Pro” on Udemy during April 2021.