Research is seeing what everybody else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought.
Our institution fosters a strong culture of innovation, inquiry, and impactful research.
Our Top PhD Guides
Dr. Virendra Tatake
Professor & Research Guide
Research Expertise: Financial Management
Dr. Virendra V. Tatake is an eminent academician and approved PhD Research Supervisor in Financial Management with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He serves as Director of Indira Global Business School and specializes in finance, stock markets, mutual funds, and investor behaviour. A prolific author and media contributor, Dr. Tatake has guided doctoral researchers, presented at national and international forums, and received multiple awards for academic leadership and excellence in finance education.
PhD Scholars Guided
Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar
Professor & Research Guide
Research Expertise: Marketing Management
Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar is a senior academic leader and recognized PhD Research Supervisor in Marketing Management with over two decades of experience in higher education and research. She currently serves as Dean – Academics & Research at Indira Global School of Business. Her academic expertise includes Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Services Marketing, and Business Research. An alumna of IIM Ahmedabad’s Faculty Development Programme, she has contributed to national and international research publications and has been honoured with prestigious academic leadership awards.
PhD Scholars Guided
Dr. Priyanka Darekar
Professor & Research Guide
Research Expertise: Human Resource Management
Dr. Priyanka Darekar is an approved PhD Research Supervisor in Human Resource Management with over 15 years of experience in academics, research, and professional training. She holds a doctorate from Savitribai Phule Pune University and currently serves as Associate Professor at Indira Global School of Business. Her areas of expertise include Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Business Research Methods. Dr. Darekar has guided doctoral scholars, authored books, published extensively in reputed journals, and received national recognition for academic excellence.
PhD Scholars Guided
Dr. Ashish Vyas
Professor & Research Guide
Research Expertise: Human Resource Management
Dr. Ashish K. Vyas is an experienced academician and PhD Research Supervisor in Human Resource Management with more than 14 years of experience in teaching, research guidance, and academic quality processes. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Research Center Coordinator at Indira Global School of Business. His research interests include competency mapping, employee engagement, organizational behaviour, and research methodology. Dr. Vyas has published widely in reputed journals and actively contributes to fostering a strong research culture at the institution.
PhD Scholars Guided
Dr. Aatish Zagade
Professor & Research Guide
Research Expertise: Organizational Management
Dr. Aatish Dilip Zagade is an award-winning academician and approved PhD Research Supervisor with over 17 years of combined industry and academic experience. He holds a PhD from Nagpur University and an MBA in Human Resource Management, and has completed executive development programs from IIM Ahmedabad. Currently serving as Deputy Director and Professor at Indira Global Business School, his expertise spans Human Resource Management, digital marketing, management education, and organizational development, supported by extensive publications in reputed journals.
PhD Scholars Guided
Management Development Programmes (MDP)
About Our MDP Cell
Management Development Program [MDP] Cell of IGSB focuses on skill improvement, interaction ability, confidence building, competence, and capacity of managing projects in a cross-cultural environment.
The MDP cell aims at managerial development within a structured scenario & synergetic system of organizational behavior with value addition to recognize functional areas such as:
- •Develop effective training programs based on experiential learning models
- •Maximize individual potential through soft skills training
- •Personality Grooming (Communication, Presentation Skills, Team Dynamics)
- •Finance for Non-Finance professionals
- •Personal Effectiveness for Corporates & Academic Capacity Building
Development Centre
Dr. Priyanka Darekar conducted a Developmental Centre for an established Insurance company at Mumbai on 23 to 25th January 2023. The assignment involved: Assessing employees' competencies on prescribed tool matrix; giving feedback; Consolidation of observations, interpretation and preparation of reports and developing Individual Development Plans
Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)
1-Day In-House FDP: Overview of NBA, OBE & BLOOMS TAXONOMY
IGSB organized 1-day FDP program on Overview of NBA, OBE & BLOOMS TAXONOMY on 28th March 2024. The course was delivered by Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar, starting with basics of deep understanding of NBA, OBE overview to faculty members.
About Our FDP Initiatives
Faculty Development Programmes at IGSB are designed to enhance teaching methodologies, research capabilities, and industry-academia collaboration among our faculty members.
Our FDP initiatives focus on:
- •Upgrading pedagogical skills and modern teaching techniques
- •Enhancing research methodology and publication skills
- •Curriculum development and outcome-based education implementation
- •Industry-relevant skill development and case study development
- •Technology integration in teaching and learning processes
- •Professional ethics and academic leadership development
Impact: Our FDPs have significantly improved faculty performance, research output, and student learning outcomes across all departments.
National Conference 2025-26
Innovation Meets Sustainability: Forging the Future Together
The National Conference on “Innovation Meets Sustainability: Forging the Future Together” was inaugurated in the distinguished presence of our esteemed Guests of Honour—Dr. Bharat Kasar, CMA Ajit Shinde, and CMA Balkrishna Ananda Hajare.
Their inspiring addresses set a purposeful tone for the conference, fostering meaningful dialogue and insightful exchanges focused on driving innovation and building a sustainable future.
Research & Innovation
Education is considered to be a catalyst in change management and it is possible because of its ability to anticipate future trends and equip human resources with the required skills. Academic institutes should shoulder the responsibility to drive the market trends and provide necessary consultation to the industry for sustainable growth. Research plays a vital role in grooming a teacher with contemporary skills and empowering learners with the wisdom to face future challenges. IGSB has consistently attempted to align its institutional growth and pivoted on research for a sustainable future. Faculty members in IGSB try to develop research acumen through persistent participation in research activities by publishing papers in reputed journals and working on research projects and other allied research activities.
| Sr.No | Description | No. Of Resources / Publications | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D Guide | 1 | Dr. Virendra Tatake |
| 2 | Ph.D Faculty | 5 | Dr. Virendra Tatake Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Anuradha Phadnis |
| 3 | Book Publications | 14 | Dr. Virendra Tatake Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Supriya Desai |
| 4 | Research Paper – National | 9 | Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Supriya Desai Prof. Nilam Naidu |
| 5 | Research Paper – International | 8 | Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Supriya Desai |
| 6 | Research Paper – UGC CARE | 13 | Dr. Virendra Tatake Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Priyanka Darekar |
| 7 | Research Paper – SCOPUS | 6 | Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Supriya Desai |
| 8 | Research Paper – ABDC | 1 | Dr. Aatish Zagade |
| 9 | Blogs | 15 | Dr. Aatish Zagade Dr. Priyanka Darekar Dr. Supriya Desai Prof. Nilam Naidu |