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:

• “Economic influencers of climate change: A Comparative Study of South Asian Nations” published in Academy of Marketing Studies Journal. Volume 29, Issue 1, 2025. (ABDC-B category journal)
• “Crisis Dynamics: Russia-Ukraine War, Oil Prices, and Currency Valuations” published in Korea Review of International Studies. Volume 17, Special Issue 4, 2024. (ABDC-C category journal)
• “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 8^th 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

Newspaper / Other Publications:

• “Banking on the Kirana Store and Postman” published as a Guest Editorial column for the Free Press Journal on 18 March, 2024
• “Solar and EVs, the Sustainable Ecosystem” published as a Guest Editorial column for the Free Press Journal on 30 October, 2023
• “Unravelling Inflation’s Resurgence” published as a Guest Editorial column for the Time of India on 16 October, 2023
• “A Star for a Buck – what the e-Rupee is all about” published as a Guest Editorial column for the Free Press Journal on 7 September, 2023
• “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
• Article on Securitisation published by Taxmann India
• “Securitisation - An Overview” published by WIRC of ICAI

Conferences / Workshops / Seminars presented:

• Invited as a Panel Member by Kishinchand Chellaram (KC) College, HSNC University, on 3 September 2024 on "Demystifying Finance".
• Invited as a Guest Lecturer by Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics on 7 March 2024 for their Post-Graduate students on the topic “Utilising Factor Analysis for Informed Investment Decision”.
• Invited as a Speaker at the India Digital Summit, Mumbai in February, 2024
• Invited as a Speaker at the Global FinTech Fest, Mumbai in September, 2023
• Organised and Moderated India-UK FinTech Symposium on May 3, 2023 jointly in collaboration with University of Bristol, UK
• Organised and Moderated International Roundtable on FinTech 2023 “FinTech Crossroads: Converging Ideas from Around the World” on 29th November 2023 jointly in collaboration with RBI, CAFRAL, InCred Money, Aditya Birla Capital, WhyMinds.ai, FinTech West (UK), University of Bristol (UK) and University of New England (UK)
• Presented a research paper titled “Green Banking Practices in India: Creation of Business Value and Impending Challenges” at Netritva 4.0 Leadership in the Era of Connection and Collaboration, 10th International Conference organised by Jaipuria Institute of Management in March, 2023
• Invited for a corporate training on Portfolio Management by Connect Easy, Mumbai for their fellow members on 23 January, 2023. The members joined from across the world with varied backgrounds from CXOs to Chartered Accountants to Economists.

Conferences / Workshops / Seminars attended:

• 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

Awards:

• Won the 1st position at NMIMS, 3rd position Nationally, 5th position in Asia and a 14th position Globally at the Bloomberg Trading Challenge 2023
• Awarded Grade 6 in Piano performance by the London College of Music in December, 2020
• 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

Professional Memberships:

• Member on the Board of Advisory Council of the Harvard Business Review
• Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Member of the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society

 Official Email ID: harsh.thakrar@nmims.edu

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