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

Publications:

Journals

National

• Article on "Women Investors in India - A Systematic Literature Review" has been published in Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Dec 2023, (Vol 14, No 81) with ISSN: 0976-0997, pp 64696-64705, http://www.tnsroindia.org.in/

• 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 “A Study on Impact of Expense Ratio on Mutual Fund Performance” in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research(JETIR), Volume: 11 Issue: 09 | Sept - 2024,  Impact factor: 7.95, ISSN: 2349-5162, pp. 122- 131.

• Published an article entitled “Relationship Between The Volume Of Trade And Volatility Spillover Between The Selected Developed And Emerging Asian Markets” in Scopus Indexed Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, Volume: 30, Issue: 05 | May 30- 2024, SJR-0/19, ISSN: 2148-2403, pp.13421-13439. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i5.5804,

• Published an article entitled “A study on Dynamics of Stock Market Volatility” in International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM), Volume: 08 Issue: 09 | Sept - 2024, SJIF Rating: 8.448, ISSN: 2582-3930, pp. 589- 591. DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM37419

• ​Published an article entitled “Portfolio Evaluation of Selected Large Cap & Midcap Mutual Fund Schemes” in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, November 2024, Vol.11, Issue 9, Impact factor 7.95, ISSN:2349-5162, pp. 589- 591.

• Published an article entitled “Analysis of Financial Performance of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. Using DuPont Analysis” in International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM), Volume 08, Issue 09 September 2024. SJIF Rating: 8.448, ISSN: 2582-3930. https://www.doi.org/10.55041/IJSREM37423, https://ijsrem.com/download/analysis-of-financial-performance-of-jk-tyre-industries-ltd-using-dupont-analysis/

• Published an article entitled “Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting: A Case Study of Aditya Birla Grasim Industries” in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS - IJCRT, Volume 12, Issue 11, November 2024. Impact factor-7.97, ISSN: 2320-2882, https://ijcrt.org/viewfulltext.php?&p_id=IJCRT2409511

• Published an article entitled “An Empirical Investigation of the capital Asset Pricing Model: Assessing its Validity in Contemporary Financial Markets” in European Chemical Bulletin, 2023, 12, Special Issue 10, ISSN:2063-5346, DOI: https://doi.org/10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.00384

• Published an article entitled “Study on Credit Evaluation of Loans and Advances at HNCB Ltd.” in International Journal of New Media Studies, 2023, 12, Special Issue 10, ISSN:2394-4331, Impact factor-7.786, Volume 10 Issue 2, July-December, 2023,  DOI: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.00384

• Published an article entitled “Role of pre-employment stage of psychological contract in enhancing employability of job seekers ” in Journal of XI’AN University of Architecture & Technology, Vol XV, Issue 3, March 2023, ISSN: 1006-7930, p. 01-07, Scopus indexed journal with Scientific Impact factor 3.79, DOI: 10.37896/JXAT15.3/31750

• Published an article entitled “A Study on Reliability of Dividend Discount Model in Determining the Intrinsic Value of Selected Stocks from NSE” in Neuroquantology, Vol 20, Issue 22, December 2022, eISSN: 1303-5150, p. 01-07, Q 3 journal with Impact factor 0.453, DOI: https://doi.org/10.48047/nq.2022.20.22.NQ10231

• Published an article entitled “A Study on Performance of Nifty during Covid pandemic using Technical and Macroeconomic analysis” in International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI), Vol 11, Issue 10, October 2022, ISSN: 2319-8028, p. 64-72, Impact factor-4.72 DOI: 10.35629/8028-11106472, https://www.ijbmi.org/papers/Vol(11)10/F11106472.pdf

• 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

• Presented a paper on “Exploring Sustainability and Profitability: A Systematic Review of Environment, Social and Governance factors” in International Conference on ‘The Shifting Locus of Business Dynamism for Resilience and Sustainability’  organised by Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology held on January 24, 2025.

• Presented a paper on “Transformation from “Shikshak” to “Guru”-A study on impact of Psychological Contract on job performance of teaching professionals” in International Conference on ‘The Shifting Locus of Business Dynamism for Resilience and Sustainability’  organised by Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology held on January 24, 2025.

• Presented a paper on “Optimum Portfolio Construction of Selected Securities and Prediction of Stock Price Based on ARIMA” in International Conference on ‘Financial Access and Transformation’  organised by School of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to be University)  and Anderson University, USA in collaboration with NSE Limited, held on January 24 & 25, 2025.

• Presented a paper on “The Effect of Algorithmic Trading Systems on Stock Market Volatility” in 3rd IEEE International Conference on ‘Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics’ organised by BNM Institute of Technology in association with IEEE held on January 16 & 17, 2025.

• Presented a paper on “Relationship between the volume of trade and volatility Spillover between the selected Developed and Emerging Asian Markets” in 6th ICIER International Conference on ‘Strategic Agility and Resilience: Benchmarks and Best Practices’  organised by Department of Business Administration, BNMIT held on December 14th  & 15th, 2023.

• Presented a paper on “A Study on Impact of Effective Ergonomic Practices on Productivity of IT Employees” in 6th ICIER International Conference on ‘Strategic Agility and Resilience: Benchmarks and Best Practices’  organised by Department of Business Administration, BNMIT held on December 14th  & 15th, 2023.

• Presented a paper on “A Comparative Analysis of Employee Psychological Contract in Manufacturing vs IT and ITES Companies” in 6th ICIER International Conference on ‘Strategic Agility and Resilience: Benchmarks and Best Practices’  organised by Department of Business Administration, BNMIT held on December 14th  & 15th, 2023.

• Presented a paper on “ESG Factors and Individual Investor’s Investment Decision-A Systematic Literature Review” in 6th ICIER International Conference on ‘Strategic Agility and Resilience: Benchmarks and Best Practices’  organised by Department of Business Administration, BNMIT held on December 14th  & 15th, 2023.

• Presented a paper on “Effect of Volatility Spillover Between the Forex Market and Indian Stock Market” in International Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Management’  organised by International School of Management Excellence held on February 24th  & 25th, 2023.

• Santhosh K V & Dr. Bhavya Vikas have won the best research paper award on paper entitled “Role of pre-employment stage of psychological contract in enhancing employability of job seekers” in International Conference on ‘Frontiers in Engineering, Management and Science (ICFEMS-2022)’ organised by APS College of Engineering, Karnataka on April 27 & 28, 2022.

• 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 8th 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

• Coauthored a text book on Security Analysis and Portfolio Management by Himalaya Publishing House with ISBN:978-93-5596-177-8 as per New CBCS Syllabus for 6th semester B.Com, Bengaluru University.

• 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.  

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