Dr. Rajesh Kothari - AdvisorResearch and Innovation at Taxila Business School

Dr. Rajesh Kothari

  • 39 years of Teaching, Training and Consulting Experience
  • 33 PhDs Awarded till Date
  • 20 Major Consulting Assignments
  • 6 Books , More than 50 Articles Published

Education

Program/Course
Ph.D
M.Phil
M.Com
MBA

Experience

Designation Company/Institute Duration
President (Vice Chancellor) ICFAI University, Jaipur 03 July 2018 – 02 July 2021
Professor R.A. Podar Institute of Management, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Oct 1983 – July 2018
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2015-18 and 2005-08
Director RA Podar Institute of Management (Estd. 1974), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2016-18 and 2007-10: Director
Served as teaching faculty of Strategic Finance & Investment RA Podar Institute of Management (Estd. 1974), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 1983 - 2018
Sales Executive Modern Suitings Limited, Alwar & Mumbai 1982 - 83

Roles and Responsibility

  • Member, The COURT, Choudhary Bansilal University, Bhiwani, Haryana
  • Member, Academic Council, ICFAI University, Jaipur
  • Member, Board of Studies in Commerce, Manipal University, Jaipur
  • Member, Board of Studies in Management, MDS University, Ajmer
  • Member, Board of Studies in Management, RTU, Kota, Rajasthan since inception
  • Honorary Director, Swarnashish Online Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Jaipur
  • Chief Academic consultant – Book on Financial Planning (Published by Sage India)
  • Subject Expert – RPSC (Rajasthan), Himachal Public Service Commission.

Research Projects

  • Impact Study of SIDBI’s Micro Credit Scheme, (Sept. 2001).
  • Problems and Prospects of Kota DoriaSarees (Sept. 1999) for Institute of Labour Development Jaipur (Sponsored by IFCI Ltd.)
  • Study of Media Use in Jaipur – A Project Executed for Rajasthan Patrika (Feb. 1999).
  • Fund Mobilization in the State of Rajasthan – (1996) for IFCI Ltd. (New Delhi).
  • Regulatory Framework for Free Pricing (1992) Sponsored by UTI-ICM, Mumbai

Speaker & Research

  • Opportunities in Management and Commerce pertaining to 'Transforming India' at St. Xavier's College, Jaipur Feb. 13, 2016.
  • AIMS Northern Regional Round Table on "Draft UGC Regulations" at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, Jan., 20, 2014.
  • 'What Goes Wrong with Research' addressed to Prospective Ph.D. Scholar at Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur on Jan., 13, 2014.
  • Chairman & Key note speaker at Finance summit organized by JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur on Oct., 19, 2013.
  • Speaker at Plenary Session : Management Innovations : Challenges and Opportunities for sustainable development organised by JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, Feb., 22, 2013.
  • Expert to assess research proposal by Ph.D. students before Research progress committee, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, Jul., 07, 2013.
  • Understanding Financial Implication of Variables, Addressed to ICWAI Students in April, 2013.
  • Expert at Departmental Research Committee, Kota University, Kota in April, 20, 2013.
  • Keynote address on Career Opportunity in Management , FMS , MDS University, Ajmer, June 2012
  • Contemporary innovative practices in management, Pacific University , Udaipur Apr 2012
  • Keynote address on Career Opportunity in Management , FMS , MDS University, Ajmer, June 2012
  • Contemporary innovative practices in management, Pacific University , Udaipur Apr 2012
  • Investment Strategy addressed to students of ICWAI Chapter on June, 20, 2011.
  • Keynote Address on Contemporary Trends in Financial Management at Seminar organised by Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur on Jan., 08, 2010.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility – An Indo-German Conference, July 2007, RCCI, Jaipur.
  • Globalization and Commerce Education: An ICAI and Vikram University, Ujjain, Feb. 2007
  • Globalization and Convergence: An ICAI &M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Jan. 2007.
  • Managing operational risk: Global convergence and commerce education, Udaipur 2007
  • Investors Education Program: SEBI funded program, JSEL, Mar 2006
  • SME Conference, MDS University, Ajmer Aug 2005
  • Retail Investors: Victimised by Policy makers?, Journal of commerce and Information Technology, National Institute of computer and management, Jaipur 2005
  • Indian financial Market – The unfinished Agenda, Confluence – Journal of Management, Dept of Business management, Faulty of Management Studies, Dr H S Gaur University, Sagar, 2005
  • Subsidising Higher Education: At what cost? Prashasnika, 2005
  • New Age Management, Sept. 2004, Modi Institute of Management & Technology, Kota.
  • Challenges of Urbanization in 21st Century, Nov. 2001, Jaipur.
  • A Review of Monetary Policy, ICAI, Jaipur (Nov. 2001).
  • UGC Seminar on “Indian Capital Market” organized by NMSJ College, Bharatpur (Dec. 1999)
  • Resource mobilisation/; A case for regional preference, The Indian Capital Market: Readings in Contemporary Issue, UHB, Jaipur, 1997
  • Organizing Secretary, Challenges Before Indian Financial Sector, R.A. Podar Institute of Management, University of Rajasthan, Dec. 1996.
  • Panel Speaker at Silver Jubilee NIRCC in Jaipur, Apr 1993 and Mar 1995 and ICAI conference at Alwar, Sept 1995
  • XLIX All India commerce conference at Jaipur 1995
  • Two International Seminars on “Globalization and Indian Economy” 1992 and “Economic Reforms Jodhpur”, 1993, Conferences organized by ICWA and ICAI Institutes in Rajasthan.

Government of Rajasthan

  • Member, Executive committee (board) Rajasthan energy development agency (REDA, Govt of Rajasthan, Jaipur) 2001 – 2004
  • Members, Screening Committee for Private universities in state of Rajasthan (Appointed by Govt of Rajasthan)

Corporate

  • Honorary Advisor, JKD Pearl India Pvt. Ltd., 2013-14 (A Major Real Estate Developer)
  • Honorary Advisor, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittor, Rajasthan (2009 – 11)
  • Advisor, Narayan Group, Jaipur : A Realty Major Since March 2006-09
  • Advisor, M. N. Group of Institutions, Bikaner – (August 2006-09)
  • Advisor, RBPA, Jaipur (January 2002 to 2004)
  • Additional Director, Autolite Industries Ltd., Jaipur. - (January – April 2000)
  • Advisor, Saraswati Exports, Jaipur (2000)
  • Hony. Advisor, IFCI for its Family Bonds issuedfor Rajasthan (1996)
  • Organizing Secretary, Challenges Before Indian Financial Sector,(Dec. 1996) RAPIM Jaipur.
  • Hon. Advisor, Nafa-Nuksan, A bi-weekly Hindi Business News Paper – (1994 - 2003).
  • Hony. Advisor, Dalal Street Journal (1992 – 96).
  • Autolite Group of Industries, Jaipur (1992-94).

Books

  • Financial Management : A contemporary approach, Publisher : SAGE, Year 2017
  • Financial Services in India: Concepts and Applications Publisher: SAGE, India Year: 2010 Reprint 2016,
  • Bhavkitna Publisher: Business World, India Year: 2009
  • Management Accounting: Concepts & Applications Publisher: MacMillan India Ltd., India Year: 2007
  • Contemporary Financial Management Publisher: MacMillan India Ltd., India Year: 2005
  • The Indian Capital Market: Readings in Contemporary Issues Publisher: University Book House, Jaipur, India Year: 1997

Research Articles

  • Causal Analysis of Profitability and Non-Performing Asset of Selected Indian Public and Private Sector Banks : Journal of Critical Reviews, ISSN-2394-5125, Vol 7, Issue 9, 2020
  • Determinants of Customer Loyalty Towards E-Tailers in India : An Emperical Study. Indian Journal of Marketing, 47(11), 48-60 (Scopus indexed and UGC Listed) 2017
  • Social Media and E-tail: A theoretical Perspective" Accepted for publication in Synergy Journal of Management (UGC Listed) 2017
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  • Asymetric Stock Beta Behavior : A Quantile Regression Analysis – The Indian Journal of Commerce (July-Sept -2015) Volume 68, No. 3, Page No. 28-45.
  • Testing the Calendar anomalles in Indian Stock Market : An econometric approach – Pragyaa, Journal of Management (Jan – Dec. 2012, P-5) MITS, Laxmangarh (Rajasthan)
  • Empirical study of volatility in stock market: Application of CAPM - The Essence – Journal of Management Science and Research – 2011, Volume I, Number 1
  • Service quality in cellular mobile services: An Empirical Study - Vidwat Journal of Management Study – 2011 Volume 4, Issue 1pp 11-20.
  • RIL- RPL Merger: Announcement lifted on Shareholders Return, Pacific Business Review, (Vol. 2, Issue 3 – Jan- March 2010
  • “Defining and Measuring the Effect of Service Quality in selection of Funds in Indian Context” Journal of Services, Marketing and Research, Gurgaon, (October 2009, - March 2010, Vol.9, No.2, Pages 173-188).
  • Comparative Analysis of Personal Loans Policies and Procedures in Banks: A Primary Survey, AIMS Journal, Sept. 2009 February 2010, p. 1 – 22, Vol. 1, No. 3.
  • Evaluating Indian Investors Response Towards Service Quality of Mutual Funds Companies in India and Studying Changes in their advertisement Information, Vol. V, No. 3, Asia, Pacific Business Review, New Delhi, July-Sept. 2009, pages, 64-77
  • Stock Market Development and Economic Growth: A casualty and analysis, Economic Administration Review, Dept of EAFM, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2005

Corporate Coverage

  • Where to Invest in 1996 – DSJ 1996
  • Wires and Fabriks: Growing steadily – DSJ 1996
  • Rajasthan – The new industrial destination – DSJ 1995
  • Rajasthan – Banking on private participation DSJ 1995
  • Manglam Cement: Turning around DSJ 1995
  • Where to invest in 1995 DSJ 1994
  • Rajasthan Spinnig& Weaving mills – Solid growth plans, Dalal Street Investment Journal 1994
  • BhilwaraSyntex: Spinning success DSJ 1994
  • Alcobex metals: Staging A comeback DSJ 1994
  • Economic Outlook for 1993 DSJ 1993
  • Peacock Industries: On the right track DSJ 1993
  • Madhav Marbles and Grenaites: On solid ground DSJ 1993
  • Bhilwara Spinners- spinning success DSJ 1993
  • Banswara Syntex: In for better times DSJ 1993
  • Stock Market Scandle: Itwaripatrika, Rajasthan Patrika Publications 1992
  • Responsibility Accounting : Concept and application – The Management Accountant 1988
  • Conceptual Apporch to ZBB – Modern Management 1997
  • Profile of recent developments in Indian Capital Marke, Prashasnika, HCM RIPA 1986

Research Guide for Ph.D.

  • “A Critical Study of Emerging Trends in Indian Financial Sector (With Special Reference to Option, Future and Other Derivatives)” -M. Pushpangadan (Sept.1997)
  • “Working of Selected State Public Sector Undertakings in Rajasthan.”- S. S. Vaishnav (1999)
  • “A Critical Study of Role of NBFCs in Hire Purchase and Leasing Finance in India: Special Study of Selected NBFCs.- S. K. Vyas (October 2002)
  • “An Analytical Study of Emerging Trends in Stock Market Operations in India Since 1991.”- Bobby Dutta (2005)
  • “A Conceptual Approach to Corporate Governance: Preparation for Effective Global Interface.”- Sanjiv Agarwal (2005)
  • “Competitive Advantages and Institutional Change: A Case Study of HDFC and LIC.”- S. Mahajan (2006)
  • “A Critical Study of Life Insurance Sector in India – From Monopoly to Competition”- Sonal Jain (2006)
  • “Evaluation of Strategies for Select Readymade Textile Brands for Retail Management in India.”- SonaliTholia (2006)
  • “A Critical Study of Role of NABRAD in Promotion of Rural Development and Poverty Eradication in India1983 – 2003” –MukeshPareek
  • “Non-Life Insurance Business in India for monopoly to competition.”- Harish Singhal (2007)
  • “A Critical Study of Foreign Direct Investment in India Since 1980.”- Wing Cdr.Baljit Singh(2009)
  • “Role of NGO in Socio-Economic Development of India: With Special Reference to IT:- Mr. SaketMathur (2010)
  • “A Comparative Analysis of ERP and Non-ERP Companies with respect to Manufacturing Sector (A Factor analysis approach) - Aman Jain (2010)
  • “Study of Marketing Effectiveness and Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds: With Special Reference to Selected Mutual Funds in post-Liberalization era.”- Narendra Sharma (2010)
  • ” A Critical study and emerging issues in Retail Finance in post liberalisation in India – with special reference to select commercial bank” – SuhasiniVerma ( 2011)
  • “ An evolution- public relation imitative in image building of banks” PradeepChaturvedi (2011)
  • “ A critical study of problems and prospects of IndianCaptial Market” – RichaRai (2011)
  • “ A critical study of impact of selected financial brands for investors behaviour” ShikhaArora (2012)
  • “ An analytical study of fiscal benefits with special reference to export sector” – Dinesh Chandra Goyal (2012)
  • “Behavioural Issues In Policing and Internal Prospective” – JangaSrinivas Rao, IPS (2012)
  • “An impact of technology on customer satisfaction and profitability in public and private sector bank” – KamaljeetSodhi (2012)
  • “A Critical Study of Privatization of State Utilities: Implications and Inferences” - Ekta Singh (2012)
  • “An Evaluation of Marketing Strategies of Financial Products: A case study of selected Banks in Inida”- Dhruv Shree (2013)
  • “Organization’s Strategy for Success during Global Economic Downturn”-Narendra Singh Bhati (2013)
  • "A Critical Study of Private Sector Initiatives in Development of Higher Education in India" (with special reference to Technical Education) – Sameer Mathur (2013).
  • "An Empirical study of Value Creation through Merger & Acquisition during Post Economic Liberalisation in India" – Anamika Sharma (2013)
  • "An Empirical Study of Risk Management of Selected 'Group-A' Securities"- Roopam Kothari (2013)
  • "Development of Risk Management Strategies in Banking Sector" – Neeraj Sharma (2013)
  • “Corporate Entrepreneurship in SME: A study of human resource view”- Vidhu Mathur (April 2014)
  • "Effect of Globalization on Stock Market Since 1996" – Preeti Joshi (March 2015)
  • A Critical Study of Assessment of Customer Satisfaction in Selected Financial Services in India – Akshita Sogani (April 2015).
  • "Corporate Citizenship Behaviour : A study on Job Values and Management Effectiveness" – Charu Jain (2016).
  • "An Evaluation study of Social Media in Promoting E-tailing in India"- Akshat Aditya Roa (2017)

Memberships and Associations

  • Member – Academic Council, IIHMR, Jaipur, 2018
  • Member – Academic Council, University of Rajasthan 2007 –10
  • Member – Senate, University of Rajasthan 2005 - 08
  • Member – Board of Studies and Committee of courses – Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
  • Member – Academic Council, Mewar University, Chittor
  • Member – Board of Studies and Committee of courses - M L Sukhadia University, Udaipur,
  • Member – Board of Studies and Committee of courses - JNV University Jodhpur
  • Editor, Souvenir, CREDAI, North Zone 2001
  • Associate Member of AIMA, New Delhi
  • Life Member of IIPA, New Delhi
  • Chapter Secretary, ICFAI, Hyderabad – 1985
  • Member, Editorial Board, JSE Stock News (a publication of Jaipur Stock Exchange Ltd., Nov 1992 - June 1993)
  • Editor, Souvenir, Challenges in management in the 21st Century - Feb 1996