Dr. Ashish N. Pandya M.A..Ph.D,B.C.J P.G.D.R.M

I/C Principal, Associate Professor and Head of Economics Department

Department: Economics Experience: 27 Years Specialization: Economics

Educational QualificationsWork ExperiencePapersWorkshops/Seminars/ConferencesM.Phil. StudentsOther AchievementsMembership

  • Passed B.A. Degree Examination from M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, in April 1990, scoring 65% marks.
  • Passed M.A. Degree Examination with specialization in Econometrics from M. S. University Of Baroda, Vadodara, in November 1992, scoring 62% marks.
  • Passed B.C.J (Bachelor of Communication and Journalism) Degree Examination from M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara,  in  August 1993, scoring  62.71% marks.
  • Awarded Ph.D. Degree in Economics on the topic “Stuctural Adjustment Programme : Experiences Of Indonesia, Thailand, Sub-Saharan Africa And India – A Critical Study” under the guidance of Dr. T.R.Bishnoi, Reader, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara,  in April 2009.
  • Obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Research Methodology from Department of Research Methodology and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat in May 2009.

Work Experience

  • Lecturer at P.B .English Medium College of Commerce, Athwalines, Surat since September 1993. Head of the Economics Department since 1998.
    • Subjects currently taught are Macro Economics and Problems of Indian Economic Development.
  • Post Graduate Teacher at the Com. centre at S.P.B. English Medium College Of Commerce, Surat since 2002.
    • Subject currently taught is Organised Markets.
  • Visiting Faculty at Phil (Commerce) programme run at S.P.B. English Medium College of Commerce, Surat since 2008 – 2009
    • Subject taught is Research Methodology.
  • Visiting Faculty at The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, since 2001.
    • Subjects taught are Principles of Mass Communication and Theory of Journalism and Public Relations and subject currently taught is Corporate Communication.
  • Visiting Faculty at The Department Of Research Methodology And Interdisciplinary Subjects In Social Sciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat from 1997 to 2002.
    • Subject taught was General and Industrial
  • Visiting Faculty at The Department Of Economics, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, at B.E. Programme from 2006 to 2011.
    • Subjects taught were Macro Economics and International Business Environment.
  • Visiting Faculty at R.Luthra Institute Of Management, Surat at M.B.A. Programme in 2008 – 2009.
    • Subject taught was Managerial Economics.

Papers Presented

  • “Corporate Governance In India” at the National Seminar on “Changing Scene of the Indian Industries : Challenges and Opportunities” at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara, during January 27-28, 2005.
  • “Infrastructure Development : A Reference to Port Policy of Gujarat with special emphasis on South Gujarat” at Forum of Teachers of Economics, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat organised by Smt. Kusumben Kadakia Arts and Commerce College, Ankleshwar, on March 4, 2006. Paper published in Vishleshan   Volume 31 No. 2, April – June 2006.
  • “Mutual Funds : A Proven Investment Instrument” at State Level Seminar on “Mutual Funds : Issues, Opportunities & Challenges” on 22/01/2006 organised by M.R. Desai Arts & E.E. Laher Kosadia Commerce College, Chikhli. Abstract of paper published in the proceedings.
  • “FDI Inflows into India : Their Nature and Structure” at the International Conference on “Opportunities and Challenges in Global Business” on August 8 – 9, 2008 organised by International Institute of Foreign Trade and Research, Indore. Abstract of paper published in the proceedings. Full paper published in an edited book titled ”Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Business”, published by Excel Books, New Delhi.
  • “Nehru and the Policy of Mixed Economy” at the 91st Indian Economic Conference, Udaipur on 27 – 29 December, 2008. Paper published in the Conference Volume.
  • “Growth and Macro Economic Stability – An Emerging Trend” at the National Seminar on “Economic Growth and Stability in the Post Reform Period – Indian Experience” organised by the Department of Economics, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, on 27 – 28 February, 2009. Paper published in the Seminar Volume.
  • “Study of Relationship Between M3 and WPI” presented at A Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on “Emerging Vistas of Technology in 21st Century” organized by Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology, Waghodia, Vadodara on 11&12 September, 2009.
  • “Indian Stock Market – Then and Now” presented at State Level Conference on ‘Accounting and Finance’ jointly organized by Metas Adventist College and Navyug Commerce College, Surat on 27th December, 2009.
  • “Corporate Social Responsibility : Looking at it Through Annual Reports of Some Companies” presented at National Seminar on ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ organized by Department of Economics, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat on 7th February, 2010.
  • “Sub Prime Crisis– Why it Arose and What it Implies?” Presented at International conference on “Opportunities and Challenges in Global Business” organized by International Institute of Foreign Trade and Research, Indore on 13th and 14th February, 2010.
  • “Monetary Policy in India – How Effective in Tackling Slowdown” presented at Nirma International Conference on ‘Managing in Turbulent Times : Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Learnings’ organized by Nirma University, Ahmadabad during 6th to 8th January, 2011.
  • “Peace Education – Need of the Hour” presented at International Seminar on ‘Education for Global Peace’ organized by Shri S.R.Patel B.Ed. College and Smt. Z.S.Patel College in collaboration with Faculty of Education, V.N.S.G.University, Surat on February 25th to 27th, 2011.
  • “E-Learning – Ethical Issues and Challenges” presented at International Seminar on ‘Higher Education in the Year 2020’ organized by V.T. Choksi Sarvajanik College of Education, Surat and Department of Education, VNSGU, Surat on 21-23rd January, 2012.
  • “Current Account Deficit and Depreciation of Rupee” presented at IInd International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Innovative Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 7, 2013.
  • “Slow Economic Growth in Recent Years – What is the Way Out?” presented at 3rd International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Innovative Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 6, 2014.
  • “New Development Bank – What Does It Signify?” presented at 4th International Conference on “Dynamism and Contemporary Practices of Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 5, 2015.
  • “BREXIT : Its Impact on European Union(EU) and India” presented at 5th International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Innovative Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 10, 2016.
  • “Distress in Indian Agriculture – It is a Reality Now” presented at 7th International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Global Business Practices and Socio Economic Development” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 8, 2018.

Papers Published

  • “Infrastructure Development – A reference to Port Policy of Gujarat and Surat‘s position” in Vishleshan Volume 31 No. 2 April – June 2006.
  • “FDI inflows into India : their Nature and Structure” in “Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Business” a book edited by V.K.Gautam, B.S.Bhandari, S.M.Anas Iqbal and Vivek Kapre by Excel Books, New Delhi.
  • “Nehru and the policy of Mixed Economy” published in the conference volume of 91st Indian Economic Conference held at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur on 27 – 29 December, 2008.
  • “Growth and Macro Economic Stability – An Emerging Trend” published at the seminar volume of National seminar on “Economic Growth and Stability in the Post Reform Period – Indian Experience” organized by the Department of Economics, M.S.University of Baroda, Vadodara on 27th and 28th February, 2009.
  • “Study of Relationship Between M3 and WPI” presented at A Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on “Emerging Vistas of Technology in 21st Century” organized by Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology, Waghodia, Vadodara on 11&12 September, 2009 published in full in the Conference Volume.
  • “Indian Stock Market : Then and Now” published in Vishleshan Volume 35 No. 1 January – March 2010.
  • “Monetary Policy in India – How Effective in Tackling Slowdown” published in VNSGU Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences in Volume 3, Issue 2, Jul – Dec. 2011 ISSN 0975-637X.
  • “The International Financial Architecture Some Ingradients of the Proposed Reforms” published in Vishleshan in Volume 37 No. 1 & 2, Jan.-Mar. and April – June 2012 ISSN 0973-6891.
  • “Current Account Deficit and Depreciation of Rupee” published in edited book titled “Challenging Strategies for Business Management” ISBN-978-81-927004-0-3 Chapter 92 Page 298.
  • “Slow Economic Growth in Recent Years – What is the Way Out?” published in edited book titled “Changing Dimensions of Emerging Business Enterprises” ISBN-978-93-5110-859-7, Chapter 50, Page 172.
  • “New Development Bank – What Does It Signify?” published in edited book titled “New Dimentions for Dynamic Business Practices” ISBN 978-93-5213-282-9, Chapter 67, Page. 254.
  • BREXIT – Its Impact on European Union (EU) and India” published in edited book titled “Transformation in Business Governance” ISBN 978-93-5213-495-3, Chapter 70, Page-318.
  • “A Note on Current International and National Economic Issues” published in “Vishleshan” ISSN 0973-6891January-June 2016, Volume 42, Page 97.
  • “Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms – An Assessment” published in International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Business Management ISSN: 2348-4969 IF : 7.8902(2017) Volume 4, Issue 4, Oct – Dec 2017 Part 2 Pages – 297-302
  • “Distress in Indian Agriculture – It is a Reality Now” published in KAAV International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Business Management – A Referred Blind Peer Reviewed Quarterly Journal – ISSN – 2348-4969. Impact Factor (2018) – 8,9901, Naas Rating 2.43, P – 248-253.

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences

Attended 98 Workshops, Seminars and Conferences at various  State, National and International Level.

Courses attended for more than one week duration

  • Attended one day 11th Annual Conference organised by study circle of Lecturers in Accountancy, Commerce & Management (VNSGU Area), J.Z.Shah Arts & H. P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli and Indian Accounting Association on 23 March 2019
  • Attended 2 days National Conference on Taxation 2018 organised by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 23-06-2018 to 24-06-2018
  • Attended 2 days National Level Conference on National Conference on Taxation 2015 organised by Indirect Direct Taxes Committee & hosted by Surat Branch of WIRC of ICAI from 18-07-2015 to 19-07-2015
  • Attended 1 day State Level Workshop on New Directions in Education organised by J.Z.Shah Arts & H.P.Desai Commerce College, Amroli, Surat & Osho Lotus Charitable Trust on 23-12-2014.
  • Attended 2 days National Level Conference on National Conference on Taxation 2014 organised by Indirect Taxes Committee from 21-06-2014 to 22-06-2014.
  • Attended 1 day National Level Learning Activity on Incentive scheme for Importers & Exporters Covered under Foreign Trade Policy organised by Surat Branch of WIRC on 19-07-2014.
  • Attended 1 day State Level Conference on Emerging Trends in Commerce & Management organised by Metas Adventists College on 08-12-2013
  • Attended 2 days National Level Conference on National Conference on Taxation 2013 organised by Direct Taxes Committee from 03-08-2013 to 04-08-2013
  • A seminar on ‘Contemporary issues of Corporate Disclosure in India’ held at M P Patel Auditorium, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand on 9th April, 2013.
  • A one day seminar on e-Governance and National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), organised at the Department of Computer Science, VNSGU on 6th April, 2013.
  • A two-day ICSSR supported National seminar on “Globalization and Cooperative sector in India” held at Department of Economics, VNSGU on 15th and 16th March, 2013.
  • A two-day National conference on Taxation-2012 held at TGB, Surat on 14th and 15th July 2012.
  • Teleconference on ‘Definition of Service covering Negative List’ held at Surat Branch of ICAI attended on 8th June, 2012.
  • One-Day Post graduate Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Capital market” and “Takeover, Amalgamation and De-merger” held at Z.F.Wadia Women’s college on 20th September, 2007.
  • One-Day Post graduate Seminar on “Capital market” and “Commodities market” held at Sir K. P. College of Commerce on 30th August, 2007.
  • Seminar on “Limited Liability Partnership” and “Foreign Collaboration” held at Dena Bank Regional Centre Surat by ICAI and Surat south Gujarat Chamber of Commerce.

M.Phil. students guided

  • “A Study of Functioning of Surat Municipal Corporation- With Special Reference to Solid Waste Management” in Economics by Veer Narmad South Gujarat University by Bhumi Soham Desai in May 2013.

  • Member of the Board of Studies in Economics at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, since 1998.
  • Member of Faculty of Commerce, as a member representing the Board of Studies in Economics, Veer Narmed South Gujarat University, Sura
  • Staff representative to the South Gujarat College and University Teachers’ Association.
  • Programme Officer of the N.S.S. unit of the college for Eight years.
  • Recognised as Supervising Teacher for Ph.D. Degree in the subject of Economics from March 2015 onwards.
  • Coordinator at the college level for the ‘Swarnim Gujarat – Sapta Dhara’ project by Government of Gujarat.
  • Appointed member of the N.S.S. University Advisory Committee of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University for the period 1-4-2013 to 31-03-2015.
  • Appointed Member of the Students’ Welfare Board of Veer Narmed South Gujarat University, Surat
  • Organised one week NSS Special Residential Camp at Kukni Village for three years 2013 – 14 to 2015 – 16.
  • Member of the editorial team of the magazine “Vishleshan” in the subject of Economics.
  • Member of the Students’ Welfare Board of Veer Narmed South Gujarat University, Surat during 2012-2015.
  • Member of Faculty of Commerce, as a member representing the Board of Studies in Economics, Veer Narmed South Gujarat University, Surat.
  • Co-Chaired the Technical session on ‘Monetary and Wealth Management’ at 4th International Conference on “Dynamism and Contemporary Practices of Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 5, 2015.
  • Chaired the Technical session on ‘Global Business Environment’ at 5th International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Innovative Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 10, 2016.
  • Conferred Vishisht Shiksha Samman 2016 for outstanding contributions in the field of Higher Education presented at 5th International Conferrence on “Paradigm Shift In Innovative Business Management” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research (VIPSAR), Indore on December 10, 2016.
  • Chaired the Technical session on ‘Global Business Practices’ at 7th International Conference on “Paradigm Shift In Global Business Practices and Socio Economic Development” organized by Vishisht Institute of Professional Studies and Research

Membership of Professional Associations

  • Life Member of Indian Economic Association
  • Life Member of Gujarat Economic Association