Dr. Madan is currently working as an Associate Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. He is a dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with 27 years of experience in the field of teaching at various colleges and universities. He has authored two books and has in his credit numerous publications in UGC CARE listed/SCOPOUS journals. His areas of interest include Finance, Banking, and Research Methodology among others.

Dr. Anupam Kumar Pandey is currently working as an Associate/Assistant Professor (SG) at Sikkim Manipal University. He has completed his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University on Disinvestment in Public Sector Enterprises in India- A Case Study, graduation and post-graduation from Devi Ahilya University, Indore (M.P.). He specializes in income tax, corporate accounting, business regulatory framework, and business finance. Dr. Pandey has over ten years of teaching experience. He has presented multiple research papers at National and International Conferences and has been credited with many research publications in reputed journals.

Dr. Aditya Rai is working as an Associate Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. Previously he worked at ICFAI University, Sikkim as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2016 and was also the guest faculty at various universities like ICFAI Sikkim, Vinayak Missions Sikkim University, RIM (Annamalai University), and SRM University. Apart from teaching he was the trainer for local entrepreneurs of Sikkim in SBIRSETI. He has worked in the Industry as an Authorized Person in Peerless Securities and as a Certified Financial Consultant in HDFC Life. He completed his bachelor’s degree in B.com Accounts Hons from St Joseph’s College North Point Darjeeling in the year 2009 and an MBA in Finance from SMU in 2011. Com from IGNOU. He has NET in both Management and Commerce and has completed his PhD from Sikkim Central University. He has authored two books, contributed book chapters, and written articles in Listed and peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Ruchita Sharma is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. She has pursued her Ph.D. from Sikkim University. She is a gold medalist in M. Com (Accounting & Finance) with over 3 years of experience in teaching and her area of research interest is mainly in finance, banking, and microfinance.

Mr. Manoj Rai is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India and has been part of other institutions such as Sikkim Alpine University, Namchi. He has completed his Master of Commerce with specialisation in Accounting and Finance from the Sikkim Manipal University and Bachelor of Commerce from Nar Bahadur Bhandari Govt. college Tadong, Sikkim. His research interest includes finance and microeconomics.

Ms. Deepa Sharma is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. Before joining Sikkim Manipal University, she held the position as a Lecturer at Gyan Jyoti College, affiliated to the University of North Bengal. She is currently pursuing PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility at the Department of Commerce, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She has presented multiple research papers at national and international conferences and published papers in journals of international repute. She is also collaborating on a research project as part of the Manipal Research Board with faculty from Manipal University, Jaipur. She completed her bachelor's degree in B. Com (Hons) from Siliguri College of Commerce, Siliguri in 2009. Subsequently, she pursued her M. Com in Accountancy & Finance from the University of North Bengal in 2012. She has also completed her MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University- Directorate of Distance Education.

Ms. Tshering Ganden Bhutia is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India. She has completed her master’s in commerce (M.Com) from the University of Delhi with major in Marketing Management and minor in International Business, she completed her bachelor’s in commerce (B.Com) from University of Delhi. Her research interest spans Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Mix and Business Environment. She has worked as an intern in NGOs like Feeding India where she worked under the Talent Management Team. She loves reading and crocheting during her leisure time.

Mr. Shubham Sah is currently working as Assistant Professor of Commerce, at Sikkim Manipal University. He is pursuing his Ph.D. from the Department of Commerce at the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, West Bengal. He is a Gold-medallist in the Master of Commerce in Finance & Accounting and was also appointed as a Reviewer of the Journal of Finance and Accounting (JFA). His current research focuses on the application of econometrics in finance, new trends in international markets, and time series analysis. He has published a couple of research articles in National and UGC Care Listed Journals. Also, he has participated in several National and International conferences and has a couple of times Best Paper Awards.

Mr. Royal Tamang (Moktan) is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He is pursuing a Ph.D. from Sikkim Skill University in the Management Department. He specializes in marketing and finance specialization. Mr. Royal Tamang has more than 9 years of teaching (offline and online) and corporate experience combined. He has qualified for UGC-NET twice and holds an array of workshops, training, seminars, and symposiums under him.

Aranya Ghosh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University. He has completed his MBA in dual specialization in Human Resource and Marketing from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. He has an industry experience of above 2.4 years, where he worked on marketing strategies, gaining an understanding of the client's requirement, the core objective of considering the course, and delivering customized solutions, formulating a business strategy to achieve targets in terms of lead generation and admission, acquiring new customers by educating them about the courses and services offered by the University, while retaining existing customers, assisting in promotional activities including market visits, campaigns, digital & print media displays, and customer engagement, etc.

Ms. Aliviya Ghosh is a dedicated academic professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator (M.Com) at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Sikkim Manipal University. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and a Master of Commerce with a specialization in Accounting and Finance, both achieved with first-class honors from the University of North Bengal. She has cleared the UGC NET JRF in 2018 and is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of North Bengal, with her research interests focused on Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour. Her teaching career includes positions as a guest faculty member at Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya and as an Assistant Professor at Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri campus. She has actively contributed to academic discourse by presenting papers at various national and international conferences and seminars. She has also published numerous articles in reputed journals.

Mr. Matrika Prasad Sharma, currently an Assistant Professor at Sikkim Manipal University, India, is a seasoned academician with a strong foundation in both education and the corporate sector. He holds an MBA from Sikkim Central University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management at Amity University Jaipur. From 2018 to 2020, Matrika enhanced student experiences as a faculty member in the Management Department at ICFAI University Sikkim. His influence expanded at Medhavi Skills University, where from 2020 to 2024, he was instrumental in developing the skills department and being one of the crucial witnesses on the implementation of NEP 2020(National Education Policy), aligning with the university’s mission. His career has been marked by successful collaborations with government and corporate entities to deliver industry-relevant, skill-based education. With over 12 years of combined corporate and academic experience, including roles as Assistant Auditor and HR Head, Matrika has effectively bridged the gap between academia and industry. His commitment to advancing education, along with his strategic and collaborative approach, continues to drive innovation in educational programs across Sikkim. He has also contributed to academic research, presenting papers at international conferences and furthering knowledge in his field.