Profile
Dr. Mahesh NV
Assistant Professor of Economics and Management
Dr. Mahesh N.V. is an accomplished academician with 20 years of teaching and research experience in Economics and General Management. He holds an MBA from Karnataka State Open University, an M.A. in Economics from Bengaluru University, an M.Phil. in Economics from Sri Venkateswara University, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, awarded in 2021. His career reflects a strong commitment to student-centred teaching, curriculum innovation, and institutional development. Currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies (PG & UG) at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, he previously spent six years as Head of the Department of Economics (M.A.) at St. Francis De Sales College, where he also served as Controller of Examinations, IQAC Coordinator, and PG Academic Coordinator. Earlier in his career, he taught for six years at BTL First Grade College and four years at Lorven College of Science and Management, handling classes across Economics, Commerce, and Management programmes at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Dr. Mahesh’s research spans institutional credit, agricultural economics, and financial markets, with his doctoral work examining the impact of institutional credit on farmers in Bangalore Rural District. He has authored over 20 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations, and holds a design patent for an IoT-based women’s safety wrist band. His professional journey is marked by active participation in national and international conferences, sustained engagement in faculty development programmes, and a continued focus on research-driven, interdisciplinary teaching in economics and management.
Area
- Institutional Credit and Agricultural Finance
- Macroeconomics for Business Decisions
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Development Economics and Indian Economic Policy
- Managerial Economics and Business Statistics
- Environmental and Public Economics
- Production and Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship Development
Qualification
BA Economics, MBA, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Experience
20 years
Publications
Paper Publications
- Mahesh, N.V., Philip, S., & Pereira, J. (2022). Institutional credit and agriculture development with special reference to Bangalore Rural District. Pharmaceutical Negative Results, ISSN: 2229-7723.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Raju. (2021). Migration and urbanisation: Economic impact of labour force movement from rural to urban areas in India. Empirical Economic Letters, 20 (Special Issue 2), ISSN: 1681-8997.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Raju. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on leading pharmaceutical companies’ stock prices listed in BSE, India. Empirical Economic Letters, 20 (Special Issue 2), ISSN: 1681-8997.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Gopalakrishna, M.G. (2021). A study on the impact of institutional credit on agricultural development with special reference to Bangalore Rural District. Shodha Sarita, 8(29), ISSN: 2348-2397.
- Mahesh, N.V. (2020). A study on the impact of technology on consumers. Our Heritage Journal, 68(30), ISSN: 0474-9030, Impact Factor: 4.912 (SJIF).
- Mahesh, N.V., & Raju. (2020). A study on socioeconomic development of farmer community through the role played by institutional credit with special reference to Bangalore Rural District. Eduindex Journals, 40(3), ISSN: 2394-3114, Impact Factor: 6.3.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Raju. (2020). Employee retention management challenges in IT and ITES. Eduindex Journals, 40(40), ISSN: 2394-3114.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Gopalakrishna, M.G. (2018). A study on impact of co-operative banks’ credit on agriculture development in Karnataka. Shanlex International Journals, 6, ISSN: 2320-4168, Impact Factor: 6.3.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Gopalakrishna, M.G. (2014). Performance of primary agriculture credit cooperative societies – an analysis. Lulu Publishers, Vol. 01, pp. 155–160, ISBN: 978-1-312-12663-3.
- Mahesh, N.V. (2024). Impact on society: Public response to feminist art and its influence on gender perception. UGC Care Journal, ISSN: 2349-137X.
- Mahesh, N.V. (2025). Influence in the digital era: Social media marketing and the new consumer mindset. EELET, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 4218–4227.
Book Publications
- Mahesh, N.V., & Philip, S. (2023). Micro finance: A psychological tool for women empowerment with special reference to poor women in Bangalore Urban District. In Gender Practical Concern in Women Psychology, ISBN: 978-93-92016-23-3.
- Mahesh, N.V., & Philip, S. Role of co-operative banks’ credit on agriculture development in Karnataka – a case study of Bangalore Rural District. In India @ 75: Achievements of Indian Economy, ISBN: 978-93-5737-395-1.
- Mahesh, N.V. Service Management. ISBN: 97636163-9753, Shanlox Publication.
- Mahesh, N.V. Principles of Business Decisions: A Strategic Approach on the Indian Economy. ISBN: 978-93-49196-90-2, Certificate No: 17980/3562/1224.
Paper Presentations
- Global Pathways to Sustainability: Solutions for a Resilient and Inclusive Planet – A Mixed-Method Study (2026) — International Conference on SDG Convergence 2026, Koshys Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru, in association with Bengaluru North University & Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan (28–29 August 2026).
- Reduction of indirect material cost incurred in the production of bus body of T T Metropolo Motors Ltd. at Bangalore District — National Conference on Changing Economic Models and Trends in the Post COVID-19 World, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore.
- Performance of primary agriculture credit cooperative societies – an analysis (2014) — International Conference on Equality and Sustainable Human Development: Issues and Policy Implications, Department of Economics, Mysore University.
- A study on eco-innovation in action: The impact of green technology on modern business (2024) — National Conference organised by Koshy’s Institute of Management Studies.
- Transportation connectivity: A critical driver for sustainable rural development in India (2025).
- Rural and urban entrepreneurship development in India: A study of government schemes under Atmanirbhar Bharat (2020–2025) (2025) — 9th International Conference on Building Sustainable Innovation & Export Entrepreneurship Excellence in the Globalized Digital Era (ICBSIEEE-2025), Periyar University, Salem.
- Adaptive resource allocation for IoT devices (2025) — International Conference, Debre Tabour University, Ethiopia.
- Transportation connectivity: A critical driver for sustainable rural development in India — Two-day International Conference organised by MLA College and Bangalore North University.
- Role of MSMEs in sustainable development of the Indian economy — International Conference on Sustainability in Green Accounting, Commerce and Management, Kalasalingam Business School (KBS), Department of Commerce.
Patents
Administrative Responsibilities
- Served as IQAC Coordinator at St. Francis De Sales College, working on NAAC assessment and accreditation of the college.
- Served as Head of the Department (HOD), Department of M.A. Economics, St. Francis De Sales College (2016–2023).
- Served as Controller of Examinations, St. Francis De Sales College (2016–2021).
- Served as PG Academic Coordinator, Department of Economics, St. Francis De Sales College.
- Served as Standing Committee Member for Autonomous Affiliation, St. Francis De Sales College.
- Served as Criteria 7 In-Charge and Management Studies Department Documentation In-Charge.
- Served as Samruddhi and Samagra Centres Coordinator.
