Authors: Dr. Charmi Shah, Prof. Kritika Pancholi
ISBN-13: 9789349554849
Format: Paperback and e-book
Pages: 181
Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 inch
Publisher: Bharat Global Publications
Dr. Charmi Shah is a proficient academician with a varied experience of more than 19 years in teaching, training, and research. With a PhD in Finance, MBA, and CFP Certification, Dr Shah brings a unique blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and practical financial expertise to the classroom and research. She has worked with several reputed and recognized Management institutions of Bangalore like JAGSOM, Symbiosis Bangalore, NMIMS Bangalore as a full time and Visiting faculty in the area of Accounting and Finance.
She has also been exposed to teaching working professionals from multiple industry verticals, delivering courses on Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Markets, and Portfolio Management.
Dr. Shah has delivered specialized courses and training programs in Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Markets, and Portfolio Management, effectively bridging theory with real-world financial decision-making. Her strong industry orientation is further reflected in her continued role as a freelance industry trainer for leading Mutual Fund houses such as Kotak Mutual Fund and NJ India.
In addition, she has designed and conducted numerous Management Development Programs (MDPs), including Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Financial Planning Strategies for Working Women, and Decoding Financial Statements, catering to both corporate and academic audiences. She has also undertaken consultancy assignments for startups, particularly in the domains of Wealth Management and Mutual Funds, helping organizations strengthen their financial planning and investment strategies.
A passionate finance researcher, Dr. Shah’s research interests encompass Earnings Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Markets, and Portfolio Management. She has published multiple research papers in reputed peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals, reflecting her strong commitment to scholarly excellence and impactful research.
The multidisciplinary background of Professor Kritika Pancholi is based on the fields of finance, marketing, research, and practice in the industry. She is presently an Assistant Professor at Narayana Business School where she teaches Design Thinking, Merchant Banking, Financial Management, Portfolio and Wealth Planning, Management of Financial Institutions, Asset Pricing and the Indian Knowledge System. Her methodology of pedagogical work combines both conceptual clarity and empirical practice relying on her very long experience in the field of corporation work and research.
She is a researcher and co-author of multiple research articles across the fields of behavioural finance, sustainability, UPI analytics, retail investor behaviour, AI-enabled financial literacy, indigenous knowledge systems, telecom service quality and sustainable tourism. These have been published in peer-reviewed international journals and won several best-paper awards in both national and international conferences.
Her experience in writing academic materials and developing content as an academic writer exceeds over ten years since she has managed over 1,000 academic assignments in different universities worldwide and has, with its help, developed her skills in analytical writing and the facilitation of interdisciplinary research. This worker specializes in the industry with significant work experience in ICICI Bank, India Infoline, and Vodafone, where she has been involved in the areas of customer service quality, retail banking, sales, and financial advisory. These are the experiences that contributed to her subtle interpretation of the organizational systems, consumer behaviour, and service dynamics.
She has also acted as an editor on an upcoming IGI Global book titled: Diversity, AI, and Sustainability towards Financial Growth and as a reviewer and mentor on postgraduate work at Narayana Business School. Her career path is a demonstration of her commitment to academic excellence, life-long learning, and how to develop future managers on the basis of experiential and reflective pedagogy.
Sectoral Storylines: Financial Reporting Insights from Industry Projects is a comprehensive guide designed to bridge the gap between theoretical accounting and the practical realities of diverse industrial landscapes. The book provides a structured roadmap for professionals and students to navigate the complexities of financial analysis by moving from foundational methodologies to deep-dive sectoral applications.
The initial chapters establish a robust analytical framework, covering essential quantitative and qualitative parameters. By exploring financial statement analysis techniques and key performance metrics, the book equips readers with the tools necessary to evaluate a company's health beyond the surface-level numbers.
The core of the book is its sector-specific focus, dedicating individual chapters to critical industries including Agriculture, Auto and Auto Ancillaries, Construction, FMCG, Infrastructure, Metals and Mining, Pharma, and Textiles. Each "storyline" delves into the unique economic drivers, regulatory environments, and reporting nuances that define these sectors. By examining these distinct fields, the book highlights how financial metrics—such as inventory turnover in FMCG or capital expenditure cycles in Infrastructure—must be interpreted differently depending on the industry context.
Ultimately, Sectoral Storylines serves as an indispensable resource for anyone looking to master the art of industry-specific financial storytelling, turning raw data into actionable investment and operational insights.