Faculty

Interest Areas:   Capital Markets, Investment Management, Negotiations      

Experience:

Worked across diverse roles in the Financial Services space including Strategy Consulting, Investment Banking and Portfolio & Risk Management, Credit Rating and Transfer Pricing.    

Research:       

Publications: 

Publications and Research papers presented:        

• “Socially Responsible Investing: Evaluation Of The Performance Of India’s ESG Funds Using Traditional Risk Adjusted Metrics” published in Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. Volume 27, Issue 2, 2023. (ABDC-C category journal)
• “Exploration Of Concept Of Sustainability And Sustainable Development Through Its Roots” published in Manager - The British Journal of Administrative Management. Volume 58 Special Issue 08. (ABDC-C category journal)
• “Are EVs ready for the future of mobility?” published as a Guest Editorial column for Free Press Journal newspaper (print and online) on 10 February, 2023
• “2 Adani Group stocks hit lower circuit: How MSCI review may impact amid selloff pressure?” published an opinion for LiveMint on 10 February, 2023
• “Study of the Gaps of the NBFC sector in India” published by Sydenham Institute of Management Studies conference proceedings of 8th Asia Pacific International Conference. ISBN-978-81-928925-4-4
• “Securitisation - A Multilateral Perspective” published by ELK Asia Pacific International Journal, IBS Mumbai and Indian CFA Institute. ISBN 978-93-85537-05-9
• “MSME Financing - Issues and Way Forward” published by SME Chamber of India, Rotary Club of Mumbai, MVM Educational Trust. ISBN 978-93-5249-076-9
• “Japan Economy - Then, Now and Road Ahead” published by Envisage Journal. ISSN 2395-7212
• “2008 Crisis - Pre and Post Analysis” published by Envisage Journal. ISSN 2395-7212
• Article on Securitisation was published under Taxmann's Corporate Law's Expert Opinion
• “Securitisation - An Overview” published by WIRC of ICAI

Conferences / Workshops / Seminars attended/ Certifications:   

• Invited as a Delegate at IMRDC, IIM Bangalore in February, 2023
• Invited as a Delegate at JAAF Symposium, ISB Hyderabad in January, 2023
• Invited as a Delegate at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Financial Market Summit held in November, 2019 at Mumbai
• Invited to a Conference by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global and CRISIL on India’s aim to reach USD 5-trillion in August, 2019 at Mumbai
• Invited as a Delegate at Outlook Money Conclave in February, 2020
• Attended a seminar on “Key Takeaways from the takeover of ABN AMRO – Learnings for Corporate M&A” conducted by Dexia Bank, Belgium
• Invited to a discussion on “Fund Management Insights” held by Axis AMC and LetsVenture in March, 2020
• Invited to a discussion on “India – USD 5-trillion Economy” conducted by Mr. Ajit Ranade, Group Economist, Aditya Birla Group and Mr. Shyam Srinivasan, Group CEO, Federal Bank at Mumbai in January, 2020
• Attended a seminar on “COVID Impact on Asia Pacific Credit” by S&P Global Rating in March, 2020
• Attended a workshop on “Techniques in Research Methodology” by ICAI and Janhar Management Consulting in April, 2020
• Attended a workshop on “Conducting Exams Online” by Merce Mettl in April, 2020
• Attended a workshop on “CFOs guide to Surviving and Thriving through COVID” by ICAI in April, 2020
• Attended a workshop on “Using LinkedIn Effectively for Your Professional Growth ” by CFA Society, India in May, 2020
• Invited to a Conference by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global and CRISIL with focus on Economic Trends and Sovereign Rating in August, 2018 at Mumbai
• Invited to a Conference by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global and CRISIL with focus on India’s Credit Markets in August, 2016 at Mumbai

Academic activities:  

Awards:         

• Received the ""Best Writer” award by NM College, Mumbai
• Won the Inter-Regional Research Presentation Competition conducted by WIRC of ICAI with the paper titled ""Monetary Policy Committee and its Way Forward” held in October, 2016
• Won the Inter-Regional Research Presentation Competition conducted by WIRC of ICAI with the paper titled ""Indian Bond Markets” held in August, 2016
• Second Position in the All-India level Research Paper Presentation Competition organised by the Flame University, Pune in November, 2017
• Won the Research Paper Presentation competition held by NM College, Mumbai in December, 2017
• Won the All-India level Mental Speed Arithmetic (Vedic Mathematics) Competition in January, 2017
• Won the Best Pianist award by the London College of Music in May, 2015
• Awarded Grade 6 in Piano performance by the London College of Music in December, 2020

Management Development Programs:       

Professional Memberships:  

• Member on the Board of Advisory Council of the Harvard Business Review
• Guest Editor, Korea Review of International Studies (ABDC-C category journal)
• "Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Member of the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society
• Member of the Board of Studies, Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai"

Editorial Board Membership:          

Official Email Id:        

harsh.thakrar@nmims.edu

Office Phone No:       

+91-22-4233 5131