Prof. V.K. Gangal

Dr. Gangal's teaching interests are in the areas of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Techniques. His research interests are also in Economics and Finance. Dr. Gangal has guided 7 Ph.D. thesis. He has 6 publications with 5 books to his credit. He has teaching experience of 25 years (UG and PG courses).

Research Projects                        

• Minor Research Project entitled “Dynamics of Leather Industry and New Trade Reforms", Funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi in 1995.
• Minor Research Project entitled "Dynamics of Export Financing in Agra Shoe Industry, Financed by University Grants Commission, New Delhi in 2002
• "Dynamics of Export Financing in India: A Case Study with Special Reference to Engineering Goods Industry of Gujarat" under the guidance of Prof. G.S. Gupta. IIM. Ahmedabad, Funded by Center for Regional Management Studies, IIM, Ahmedabad in 1997.
• “Financial Analysis of Urban Cooperative banks- A Case Study with Special reference to the Kalupur Cooperative bank Ltd. (Scheduled)”, Ahmedabad.

Research Guidance                   

• Siddharth Verma: “Profitability Analysis in Auto Industry – A Comparative Study of Hero Honda & Bajaj”. Awarded in 2008
• Naveen Kumar: “Marketing Strategies of Life Insurance Companies”. Awarded in 2009
• Bhupendra Kumar: “A Critical Study of Special Economic Zones”. Awarded In 2009
• Preeti Sharma: “A Study of the performance of SMEs (With Special Reference To Agra Region)”. Awarded in 2010
• Nitika Gautam: “Marketing Strategies for Rural India: A Comparative study of HUL & ITC”. (Ongoing)
• Kirti Singh:“Micro Insurance: A Tool for Poverty Eradication With Special Reference To Uttar Pradesh”. (Ongoing)
• Richa Jain: “Service Quality in Banking Sector-A Comparative Study of Old & New Generation Banks”. (Ongoing)

Awards and Honors

• Prof. B. S. Mathur Memorial Best Paper award for the paper titled “Business Schools : Is their Future Perfect?” presented in National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Commerce and Business Management, organized by Indian Accounting Association (Gwalior Branch) dated 27^th -28^th October,2007.

Contribution to the Institute

Publication                                     

Research Papers

• “The Emerging Challenges and Strategies” Annual Magazine of N.R.E.C. College, Khurja, 1990.
• "Changing Financing Pattern of Power Projects", National Seminar on Energy Management, organized by Dept. of Bus. Management, Punjab University, Patiala from Feb. 20-21, 1997.
• “Indian Management - Response to Liberalization” UDYOG YUG, Directorate of Industries, Government of Haryana, Chandigarh.   Vol. 24 No.10 Oct.2002.
• “Today’s Business Schools – A critical Study” Journal of Commerce and Information Technology, vol. 3, No. 1, Jan – July, ISSN 0972-9550, National Institute of Computers and Management, Jaipur.2003
• “An Agenda of India’s Second Generation Reforms” Development Agenda of Third World Countries Under the WTO regime, Book Edited by Prof. Stephen Analil, St. Stephen College, Uzhavoor, Kerala. 2005.
• “Trends and Progress of Non-Life Insurance Industry in India” published in the Journal of Osmania University (Hyderabad). Vol-II, No-1, (January-June2007) Page No-147.
• “Total Quality Management and Benchmark” Published in the edited book on “Emerging issues in Business Management” Edited by Prof. K.S.Thakur, Published by Institute of Commerce & Management, Jiwaji University, November, 2007 Gwalior, Page No-75.
• “Today’s B – Schools: How Academician and Businessmen React” Published in Edited Book entitled “Emerging India: The role of Management and IT Education” Published by- Hindustan Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Farah, Mathura.2008.
• “Insurance Business in India- Role of IRDA” published in the Journal of Commerce and Business Studies, Avadh Commerce and Management Association. Vol. 1, Issue-1, Jan-2008, Page No 38-44.
• “Study of the Impact of Teachers’ Training on Classroom Transaction” Published in Business Vision, Vol. 5, No 2, 2009. (ISSN 0973-1369) published by MD Publications Pvt. Ltd., MD House, Darya Ganj, New Delhi. Pg. No. 275 – 287.
• “E- marketing: New Mantra for Success” Published in Journal of Management Development& Information Technology, published by Hindustan Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Farah (Mathura). Vol.7, Dec.  2009, Pg. No.  79 – 83.
• “How Can We Develop an Ethical Organization?” Published in Edited Book, ‘ Business and Management : Contemporary Research Issues’ (ISBN 023032185-2) Edited by Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar  University of Science & Technology, Hisar  published by Macmillan Publishers India Ltd., pg 747 – 753.
• “A Study on Brand Penetration in IndianRural Market” published in the conference proceeding of 3rd International Colloquium on Business Management, Bangkok, and Jan 2010
•  “Advertising and Consumer Buying Behavior: A Study with Special reference to Nestle Ltd.” published   in International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, Vol. No. 2 (2011), Issue No. 10 (October), ISSN 0976-2183
• “Micro Insurance – A Tool for Upliftment of Rural India “Published in EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies Vol.1 Issue 3, December 2011, ISSN 2249 8834 online available http://zenithresearch.org.in/pg # 135 – 153
• “Customer Satisfaction in New Generation Banks: A case study of HDFC Bank” Published in Edited Book, ‘Management Arena: Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges (ISBN 978-93-5067-163-4) Edited by Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir Institute of Management and Research, Nashik, pg 51 – 58.

Books

• Textbook titled “Applied Economics and Commercial Geography” for 12^th Class, M.P. Board.  Published by Universal Publication Agra.
• Textbook titled “Elements of Management” for 12^th Class M.P. Board. Published by Universal Publication Agra.
• Textbook titled “Element of Commerce and Management” for 11^th Class, M.P. Board. Published by Universal Publication Agra.
• Textbook titled “Statistics” for Under Graduate Classes Published by MKP Publication Agra.
• Co - Editor of an edited book titled “VAT and Financial Reforms” by Y.K. Publisher, New Delhi.

Participation in Conferences

• "New Dimensions of Indian Capital market in 1990's", XLIV Annual Conference of Indian Commerce Association. Organized By AMU, Aligarh  1992
• "Values for Teachers in Emerging Indian Society", and
• "Changing Values of Business Managers", National Seminar on Value Education, Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun (Rajasthan). 1996
• "Are the business schools preparing manager for next century? A study in selected cities of western Uttar Pradesh" paper presented in National Annual Conference of All India Commerce Association organized by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Aurangabad, October, 1999.
• National Seminar on Management of Human Resource Prospects & Challenges paper presented entitled "Training for exporters- Challenges and opportunities in new millennium", organized by M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 12-13th March, 2000.
• Second Generation Reforms - An Agenda - Paper presented in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Second Generation Reforms: Capital Market & Indian Economy organized by Department of Banking and Business Economics, Bhopal Nobles' (PG) College, Udaipur, 2-3 March, 2001.
• 55th All India Commerce Conference paper presented entitled “Today’s Business School – A Critical Study” Organized By M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Oct.2002.
• Paper presented entitled “Corporate Governance” National Conference organized by - Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, M .G. Kashi Vidhyapeeth, Varanasi 8th to 9th Oct. 2004
• 57th All India Commerce Conference, paper entitled “paper presented entitled “Role of the Government in Business” Organized by - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyala, Indore. 26th- 28th Dec. 2004
• 58th All India Commerce Conference, paper entitled “Role of Training in Export Business”  Organized by- Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, M.G. Kashi  Vidhyapeeth, Varanasi 27th to 29th Dec, 2005
• 59th All India Commerce Conference, paper presented entitled “BPO -Myths & Realities”. Organized by - Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, dated 26th to 29th Dec, 2006.
• Paper entitled “Trends and Progress of Non Life Industry in India” presented in National Seminar on Insurance Sector Reforms in India : Challenges and Opportunity, organized by Department of Commerce, Nizam College (Autonomous) O.U. Hyderdabad, dated 8th August 2007.
• Paper entitled “Business Schools : Is their Future Perfect?” presented in National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Commerce and Business Management, organized by Indian Accounting Association (Gwalior Branch) dated 27th -28th October,2007.
• 61st All India Commerce Conference, paper presented entitled “CRM – The Real Meaning”. Organized by – Dhanwate National College dated 27th to 29th Dec, 2008.
• 8th International Conference on Business and Economy, Organized by College of Business, San Francisco State University in collaboration with Advent Institute of Management, Udaipur dated 9 -10, January,2009, Paper presented: “Shareholders’ Value: A yardstick for Investors”, and “A Study of Impact of Teachers’ training on classroom transaction”.
• HSB 1st Annual National Conference on Business and Management Organized by Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar dated 19 – 21 March 2009, Paper presented: “New Mantra for Promoting Export in Global Meltdown Era  - An Analysis of SEZs”
• 62nd All India Commerce Conference, Organized by ICA & Hosted by Maharishi Dayanand  Saraswati University, Ajmer from 10 – 12, Oct.2009. Paper presented entitled: “Global Recession: Mantra for Indian Economy”, and “MSME: Strategies for Global Recession”.
• HSB 3rd  Annual National Conference on Business and Management Organized by Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar dated 10 – 11 March 2011, Paper presented: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Strategies for Industrialization”.
• National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business, Management & Finance Organized by Department of Business & Financial Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar from September 21-23, 2012, paper presented “Financial Inclusion: A Tool for Inclusive Growth”.

Session Chaired/ Key Note Speaker

• National Seminar on Corporate Governance in India, Organized by - Faculty of Management Studies M.G.K. Vidhyapeeth, Varanasi,dated 8^th to 9^th Oct, 2004.
• National conference, on Recent Trends in Advertisement & Marketing of Consumer Goods, Organized by Faculty of Commerce, S.K.P. Post Graduate College,  Dewas, February 2007
• 1^st Conference on Current Trends in Management / Social Sciences Research, Hindustan Institute of Management and Computer Sciences, April, 2008.
• Fifth International Conference on Emerging India:  The role of Management and IT        Education. Organized By: Hindustan Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Farah, Mathura, dated 15^th to 16^th Feb, 2008.
• 8^th International Conference on Business and Economy, Organized by College of Business, San Francisco State University in collaboration with Advent Institute of Management, Udaipur dated 9 -10, January,2009.
• National Seminar on “New Dimension of Marketing”, Organized by Dept. of Commerce, I.P. College, Bulandshahar (UP) dated 6, Feb. 2010.
• Two days national seminar on “New Trends in Management” organized by School of Studies in Political Science & Public Administration, Jiwaji University, Gwalior on 13-14 March, 2010.
• Two days Faculty Development Program on “Pedagogical Skills: Cases and Practices in Management” Organized by Uttam Institute of Management Studies, Agra on 5 – 6 Feb. 2011.
• International Conference on Management Arena Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges Organized by Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir Institute of Management and Research, Nashik, from 27^th to 29^th January,2012

Workshops Attended

• Workshop on Question bank in Banking & Accounting Organized by Association of Indian Universities and Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra from 5 to 7 Sept. 1991.
• One day Seminar on "Management Education at Under Graduate Level-Needs and Prospects", organized by UGC and Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra 30th March, 1994.
• Workshop-cum-Training Programme on AIDS, University Talk on AIDS, organized by NSS, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, from 25 to 27 November, 1995.
• National workshop on "Value Education - Revival of Moral values in Profession", organized. by Jain Vishva Institute (Deemed University) Ladnun (Rajasthan) from 11 to 13 Feb. 1996.
• One-Day Seminar on "Export Credit-Small Exporters" organized by Confederation of Indian Industry Gujarat, Baroda on Feb 1, 1997.
• 3^rd National Workshop on ‘Analytical Techniques for Research’, organized by Indian Commerce Association from 21^st June to 27^th June, 2010 at Shimla.

Training Programmes Attended

• Participated in "Academic Staff Orientation Programme" conducted by Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from Nov. 30 to Dec. 26, 1992.
• Participated in the programme on "An Integrated Approach to Knowledge & Information" Organized by National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore from 3rd to 29th July, 1995.
• Participated in Training Programme on "Manpower Implications of Economic Restructuring & Liberalization" organized by Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi from 27th to 29th November, 1995.
• Attended orientation course on National Service Scheme from 8th to 17th June, 1999 organized by Training, Orientation and Research Center, NSS Unit, Department. of Social Work, University of Delhi, Delhi.
• Participated in Refresher course conducted by A.S.C., Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishva Vidayalaya, Sagar from 2nd-22nd Aug., 1999.
• Participated in the programme on 'How to Enter Export Trade' organized by Indian Institute of Quality Management, Jaipur from 20th to 22nd July, 2000.
• Participated in refresher course organized by A.S.C. Himachal Pradesh University, Simla from 7th to 26th August, 2000.

Workshop Organized

• On "Dynamics of Export Financing Policies in India-A Case Study with special reference to Agra Shoe Industry. Organized in IIM –Ahmedabad during FDPM.

Extension Lecture Delivered

• Center for Management Education and Research, Agra affiliated to New Port University, USA. (BBA Classes)
• IMT-Ghaziabad - BBA & MBA.
• Foreign Trade Development Center, Agra - Diploma in Export Management
• Management Development Programme organized by Small Industries Service Institute (Ministry of SSI, Govt. of India) Agra.
• Institute of Business Management, C. C. S. University, Meerut,
• Hindustan Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Farah, Mathura,

Membership / Position Held

• Member, Academic Council, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
• Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Commerce, DEI, Agra
• Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of Applied Business Economics, DEI, Agra
• Member, Sports Organizing Committee, DEI, Agra
• Editor, DEI News Letter & Magazine.
• Programme Officer, NSS, Faculty of Commerce.