Dr.Minu Singh
Department of Commerce
Profile
Dr.Minu Singh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Minu Singh, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce, Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, is a highly accomplished academic and finance professional with over 13 years of teaching, research and industry experience, dedicated to cultivating intellectual rigor and analytical excellence within higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Commerce (Institutional Finance) and a Master of Commerce (Finance) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. She has also qualified the UGC-NET-JRF and the Chartered Accountancy Inter level. This background provides her with a strong foundation in both academic research and professional financial practice. Throughout her career, she has served in esteemed institutions such as, the Centre for Vocational Studies at BHU, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, BHU, and Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna, Varanasi. Her expertise spans across various subjects including financial management, Accounting and Indian Accounting Standards, Portfolio Management and Banking Structures & Operations, covering undergraduate and post graduate honours programs.
Dr. Singh has a robust research portfolio, featuring 09 research papers published in refereed national and international journals. She has also contributed chapters to edited book volumes and presented papers at over 20+ national and international conferences. She has held notable administrative and academic positions, such as serving as a Student Welfare Office (SWO) Coordinator and managing departmental presentations for Research Centre renewals. Her contributions to curriculum development, research leadership, and the establishment of strategic MoUs’ with banks and stock exchanges have significantly shaped academic standards and industry integration. Dr. Singh is dedicated to impactful interdisciplinary research, integrating finance with emerging fields such as behavioural finance, forensic accounting, creative accounting. She has also supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations with a focus on empirical data integrity and ethical research methodologies. Dr Singh has also been a Jury Member in IIC Regional Meet (MoE & AICTE), December 2025. As an educator, mentor, and researcher, she inspires students and peers with her commitment to collaborative excellence and institutional innovation.
Area
Qualification
Ph.D, M.Com (Finance), UGC NET-JRF, CA-Inter
Experience
6 years
Publications
- (2023) “India’s Journey to Become the Quintessence of Financial Inclusion-Progress & Prospects” in Sophos-Journal of Business Science, ISSN No: 2455-782X
- (2018) “Innovative Accounting its Perception in India” in Vaichariki, ISSN No: 2249-8907
- (2016) “Natural Resource Management Center: An Effective Machinery for Allocating Green Finance By NABARD” in Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN No: 2249-8893
- (2014) “The Strategic Pathways to Expansion Planning in Small Retail Marketing Firms” In Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research, ISSN No: 2393-8358
- (2016) “Islamic Banking in Indian Economy- A Growth Trajectory” in Shodh Prerak, ISSN No: 2231-413X
- (2015) “HRD Climate and Job Satisfaction of Employees – With Special Reference to the Educational Institutions in Lucknow” in Hermeneutics, ISSN No: 2231-6353
- (2017) “Micro Finance by NABARD Leading India towards Financial Equality and Sustainability” in Sophos-Journal of Business Science, ISSN No: 2455782X
- (2016) Chakravorty. Anindita, and Singh. Minu, “Compliance of GAAP with IFRS in India-A Critical Study” in Dynamics of Business Reporting Taxation and Financial System in India, ISBN No: 978-938564052-0
- (2016) “Inclusive Financing by NABARD: Policies and Projects” in Microfinance, Financial Inclusion and Banking Innovations, ISBN No: 978-938416176-7
- (2015) “Strengthening the Quality of Vocational Education and Training in India: Need of the Hour” in Professionalization of Education in India-Emerging Scenario and Perspective, ISBN No: 978-938500013-3
Academic Conferences
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Rural Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth-Role Played by NABARD’ during the National Conference on Paradigm Shift in Innovative Business Management, organized by the School of Management Studies, BBAU, Lucknow.
- A paper entitled ‘SHGs: The Role of NABARD in Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship in India’ was presented at the International Conference on Changing Paradigm of Management Practices for Sustainable Development, organized by the Faculty of Arts, BHU.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Digital Accounting in Banking Sector: An Overview’ was presented at the International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research. organised by the University Business School, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘EMH to Behavioural Finance’ during the All-India Commerce Conference, organized by Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh.
- An oral presentation titled ‘Convergence of IFRS: Opportunities and Challenges’ was given at the International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by the Varanasi Branch of CIRC of ICAI, Varanasi.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘HRD in India: Challenges and Prospects’ at the National Seminar on Human Resource Problems and Development in India: Possibilities, organized by the Dept. of Economics, MGKV, Varanasi, from 28-03-2015 to 29-03-2015, and was not published in proceedings.
- An oral presentation titled ‘An Empirical Study of HRD Climate in Education Sector’ was delivered at the National Conference on Human Resource Development: Excellence in HRD for Sustainable Growth, hosted by the Faculty of Commerce, BHU, Varanasi with ICSSR and Ministry of HRD.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Civic Awareness and Responsibility of Citizens in Varanasi-A Critical Analysis’ at an International Seminar on Vision for Varanasi-Approach to City Management. The event was organized by the Rajshri School of Management and Technology, Varanasi with Washington State University, USA.
- An oral presentation on ‘FDI in Multibrand Retail Sector: A Speculation About Its Pros & Cons’ was given at the National Seminar on Sustained Development in Globalised Era organised by the Dept. of Commerce, D.A.V PG College, Varanasi.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Current Scenario of Poverty in India’ in the International Seminar on Poverty & Humanitarianism: Challenges & Solution. Organised by the Dept. of Sociology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi.
- An oral presentation titled ‘National Policies & Programs for Poverty Eradication’ was given at a national level during the National Seminar on Discourses on Poverty Issues Some Myths and Realities, organized by the Dept. of Economics, D.A.V P.G College, Varanasi.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Green Banking by NABARD an Innovative Imperative’ in the National Conference on Innovative Management Practices in Banking and Insurance Sector-A Global Perspective, organised by the Faculty of Commerce, BHU, Varanasi.
- Research Paper entitled ‘Green Marketing an Indispensable Opportunity in the Post Recession Era’ was presented at the National Conference on Global Challenges & Opportunities in the Post Recession Era: A Managerial Perspective. The event was organized by the Faculty of Commerce, BHU, Varanasi.
- Participated & presented a paper entitled ‘Innovative Approaches by NABARD for Skill Development’ in the National Conference on Management & Technology for Skill Development: Innovative Approaches, hosted by the School of Management Sciences, Varanasi.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Role of Government in Ensuring Consumer Protection’ at the National Seminar on Legal Protection of Consumers in a Global Economy-Recent Approaches & the Way Foreword, organized by the Faculty of Law, BHU.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Current Scenario of Micro Insurance in India’ at the National Seminar on Indian Business Education & Research: Problems and Prospects, organized by PG College, Ghazipur, U.P.
- Participated and presented a paper entitled ‘Forensic Accounting – An Emerging Practice in India’ at the All-India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education & Research hosted by the Dept. of Commerce, University of Lucknow & IAA.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Black Money-An Evil for the Economic Development of India’ at National Seminar on Problem of Black Money in India, organized by the Dept. of Economics, MGKVP, Varanasi.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Financial Reforms in the Indian Public Sector Enterprises’ at the National Seminar on Public Sector Reforms in India, by A.B.R.P.G. College, Anpara, Sonbhadra (U.P.)
FDPs / Workshops / Seminars
- National workshop on Analytical Techniques for Research organised by the Department of Commerce, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
- International Advanced Research Methodology Workshop on Analytical Techniques for Social Sciences and Humanities, organized by the Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Commerce, University of Lucknow.
- National workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences Govt Post Graduate College, Nahan, H.P.
- National Workshop on Research Methodology, ITM University, Gwalior
- International workshop on ‘Publishing in World class Journals’, Department of Business Administration & FOC, University of Lucknow, Lucknow
- Faculty Development Programme on ‘Time Series Analysis’ organised by Faculty of Management Studies, BHU, Varanasi.
- Faculty Development Programme on ‘Advanced Research Techniques in Finance’ organised by Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi.
Achievements & Recognitions
- Gold Medal for standing FIRST – WINNER of Project Presentation “Advance Research Techniques in Finance” organized by Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
- Served as a Jury Member in IIC Regional Meet (MoE & AICTE), December 2025.
- Qualified UGC-NET twice.
- Qualified UGC-NET-JRF in Commerce twice.
- Qualified Chartered Accountancy Examination (CA)-Inter (ICAI).
Professional Affiliations
- Life Member of India Accounting Association
