Dr. Tarika Singh Sikarwar is a transformational academic leader and Professor of Management with 19+ years of progressive experience in higher education leadership, governance, and research. She has driven institutional growth through NAAC re-accreditation and autonomy processes, NBA-related quality initiatives, global MoUs, and curriculum modernization with outcome-based education, skill-based modules, and FinTech integration. Her work spans governance (Academic Council/BoS), IQAC and academic audits, policy drafting for rankings (NIRF/IIRF), and expansive faculty and industry engagement through national/international conferences, FDPs, and MDPs. She has supervised 10 awarded Ph.D. scholars (with 5 ongoing), guided 70+ PG projects, secured an ICSSR Major Research Project grant, and contributed 150+ publications across Scopus/ABDC/Web of Science venues. Her collaborations include finance literacy initiatives (Bajaj FinServ& NISM), a Centre of Excellence in Blockchain&FinTech, virtual FinTech labs, and international linkages (Sri Lanka, Nepal, Brazil, Indonesia). Recognitions include the Bharat Jyoti Award, Super 30 (2024), and Young Researcher Award.
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Management:
Corporate Governance
Management Consulting
Business Education
International Business
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Finance:
Financial Technology
Banking
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Economics:
Behavioural Economics
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law → Sales & Marketing:
Marketing Strategy
STEM → Data Science:
Predictive Modeling & Analytics
Engineering → Software Engineering:
Blockchain Technology
Consulting:
Business Strategy Consulting
Digital Strategy Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research:
Scientific and Technical Research
Market Research
Systematic Literature Review
Writing:
Technical Writing
Business & Legal Writing
Seasoned higher-education leader with end-to-end experience in institutional governance, quality assurance (NAAC/NBA), autonomy processes, curriculum design (OBE and FinTech), research leadership, and global academic-industry collaborations. Proven record of research funding (ICSSR), extensive publishing and editorial contributions, doctoral mentorship, and large-scale academic event management, alongside initiatives establishing Centres of Excellence and simulation-based training for management education.
Institution Name: Prestige Institute of Management & Research (PIMR), Gwalior
Job Title: Deputy Director
Description: Led NAAC re-accreditation, autonomy renewal, and quality audits; coordinated governance and policy initiatives; advanced industry linkages and international MoUs; spearheaded curriculum modernization and outcome-based education.
Duration: 2021 – 2025
Institution Name: Prestige Institute of Management & Research (PIMR), Gwalior
Job Title: Head, Department of Finance & Commerce
Description: Drove academic strategy, curriculum design, and industry-aligned training within Finance & Commerce; mentored faculty and students; strengthened research output and collaborations.
Duration: Present
Institution Name: Prestige Institute of Management & Research (PIMR), Gwalior
Job Title: Professor
Description: Teaching, research, Ph.D. supervision (10 awarded, 5 ongoing), editorial/reviewer roles, organization of conferences/FDPs/MDPs; established Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & FinTech.
Duration: 2018 – Present
Institution Name: Prestige Institute of Management & Research (PIMR), Gwalior
Job Title: Associate Professor
Description: Research and teaching in management/finance; curriculum development; academic service and mentorship.
Duration: 2011 – 2018
Institution Name: Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching and early-stage research contributions in management/finance; student guidance.
Duration: 2006 – 2011
Institution Name: LNCT, Bhopal
Job Title: Lecturer
Description: Undergraduate/graduate instruction and academic support in management disciplines.
Duration: 2005 – 2006
Company Name: GE Consumer Finance, Pune
Job Title: Auto Credit Executive
Description: Credit operations in retail finance; exposure to banking/financial services processes.
Duration: 2004 – 2005
Management scholar with a Ph.D. in Management, complemented by an MBA in Finance & Marketing and a B.Sc. foundation in Biology; additional qualifications include UGC-NET (Management) and language/certification credentials supporting teaching, governance, and professional training.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Management
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Finance & Marketing (72%)
Duration: 2003
Institution Name: Govt. P.G. College, Jhalawar
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: Biology (76%)
Duration: 2001
Credentials include UGC-NET (Management) and professional certifications supporting leadership, pedagogy, and compliance (POSH, AIMA), plus language training.
Title: UGC-NET (Management)
Issued By: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Issue Date: 2012
Title: POSH Certified Trainer
Title: AIMA Management Teacher Certification
Issued By: All India Management Association (AIMA)
Extensive publication record (150+), including Scopus/ABDC/Web of Science-indexed journals and edited books with reputable publishers; research spans financial inclusion, banking/FinTech, corporate governance, behavioral/consumer research, and analytics.
International Publications
Title: Application of Predictive Analytics in IoT Data Processing
Authors: Dr. Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (Scopus Q1)
Year: 2025
Title: The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in Online Banking
Authors: Dr. Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Advances in Consumer Research (ABDC-B)
Year: 2025
Title: Blockchain Applications in Banking, Payments and Cross-Border Finances
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: From Hype to Reality, Emerald Publishing
Year: 2025
Title: Digital Tax Reform in Federal Economies
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Year: 2025
Title: Role of Gender in Shaping Learning Style Preferences and Academic Outcomes of Secondary Students
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Educational Administration: Theory and Practice (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2148-2403
Year: 2024
Title: Rural–Urban–Tribal Disparities in Academic Achievement of Girls
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: MUCOJOR
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2583-9829
Year: 2023
Title: Understanding Investor Behaviour towards Cryptocurrency Adoption: Evidence from India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Nidhi Jain
Published In: South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research
ISSN: ISSN 2249-877X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-877X.2022.00005.6
Year: 2022
Title: Factors Influencing Students’ Learning Preferences and Academic Achievement: A Study of Gender Perspective
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Positive School Psychology
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2717-7564
Year: 2022
Title: Role of Social Media in Creating Brand Awareness: A Study on College Students
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Management and Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0976-4739
Year: 2022
Title: Perception of Indian Investors towards Mutual Funds: An Empirical Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC Care Journal)
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2394-3114
Year: 2022
Title: The Impact of Digital Education on Student Engagement in Post-Pandemic India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Advanced Education and Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2455-5746
Year: 2022
Title: Examining the Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Stress Management among University Students
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Nidhi Jain
Published In: Journal of Social Science Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2456-1356
Year: 2022
Title: Blended Learning and Its Effectiveness in Higher Education
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Educational Quest: An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2230-7311
Year: 2022
Title: Role of Digital Media in Health Awareness Communication during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Content, Community & Communication
ISSN: ISSN 2395-7514
DOI: 10.31620/JCCC.2022.090301
Year: 2022
Title: Investor Psychology and Regret Aversion: A Study on Investment Decision-Making
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Business Management and Information Systems
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2394-3130
Year: 2021
Title: Relationship between Personality Traits and Investment Preferences among Working Professionals
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar & Nidhi Jain
Published In: International Journal of Research in Management and Social Science
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2322-0899
Year: 2021
Title: Financial Literacy and Investment Decisions: A Comparative Study between Urban and Rural Investors
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2146-4138
Year: 2020
Title: A Study on the Impact of Social Media Marketing on Consumer Behaviour
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Marketing and Human Resource Management
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0976-6421
Year: 2020
Title: Gender Differences in Investment Behaviour: Evidence from Indian Households
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Management Research and Analysis
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2394-2770
Year: 2020
Title: The Role of Media in Political Communication: A Study on Election Campaigns in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Media Watch: Journal of Communication
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0976-0911
Year: 2019
Title: Factors Affecting Youth Attitude towards Health Communication through Digital Media
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Communication and Media Studies
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2250-0014
Year: 2019
Title: Blended Learning as a Pedagogical Innovation: Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Educational Research and Development
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2249-3905
Year: 2019
Title: Social Media Usage and its Impact on Youth Political Participation
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Political Communication and Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2321-3272
Year: 2018
Title: The Influence of Gender on Online Shopping Behaviour
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Business and Economic Policy
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2375-0766
Year: 2018
Title: Impact of Financial Education on Investment Decisions: An Empirical Study of Indian Investors
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Management Studies
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2249-0302
Year: 2017
Title: A Study of Media Coverage on Women Empowerment Issues in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Communication Development
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2231-2498
Year: 2017
Title: Role of Financial Inclusion in Sustainable Economic Growth: Indian Perspective
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0972-7302
Year: 2016
Title: Media and Health Communication: A Study on Awareness Campaigns in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2229-5356
Year: 2016
Title: Financial Behaviour and Investment Patterns of Women in Urban India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Economics and Finance
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2321-5925
Year: 2015
Title: Youth Opinion on the Ban of “India’s Daughter” Documentary
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: National Seminar on “शिक्षण, सीखने और जानने की विधियों में बदलाव” — Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University (MGAHV)
ISSN/DOI: —
Year: 2015
Title: Community Health Care Centres and Their Role in Public Health Awareness
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Health Management and Policy
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0975-6522
Year: 2014
Title: Investor Psychology on Regret Aversion: An Experimental Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Behavioural Finance and Investment Decisions
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2278-7433
Year: 2014
Title: Trends in Media Representation of Rural Development Issues in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Rural Development Review Journal
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2230-7184
Year: 2014
Title: The Role of Media in Promoting Financial Literacy among Youth
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Social and Economic Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2249-6270
Year: 2014
Title: Role of Gender in Decision-Making: A Study of Financial Behaviour among Working Professionals
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Management and Social Sciences Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2319-4421
Year: 2013
Title: Media Influence on Consumer Purchase Behaviour in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Indian Journal of Marketing and Communication Studies
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 0975-128X
Year: 2013
Title: Perception of MBA Students towards Case-Based Learning: An Empirical Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Business and Management Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2229-6247
Year: 2012
Title: Use of Case Studies as an Effective Pedagogical Tool in Management Education
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Education and Learning Studies
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2231-5632
Year: 2012
Title: The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Success among Management Students
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Applied Management and Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2230-7572
Year: 2011
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility: Perception and Practice in Indian Organizations
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: International Journal of Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2229-5054
Year: 2011
Title: Managerial Decision-Making under Uncertainty: An Analytical Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Asian Journal of Management Research
ISSN/DOI: ISSN 2229-3795
Year: 2010
National Publications
Title: Role of Gender in Shaping Learning Style Preferences and Academic Outcomes of Secondary Students
Published In: Educational Administration: Theory and Practice (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN: 2148-2403
Year: 2024
Title: Rural–Urban–Tribal Disparities in Academic Achievement of Girls
Published In: MUCOJOR
ISSN: 2583-9829
Year: 2023
Title: Mapping and Unfolding Critical Concerns of Gender Disparities in Higher Education: A Study of Indian Context
Published In: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
ISSN: 2249-2496
Year: 2022
Title: Role of Teachers’ Social and Emotional Competence in Creating Healthy Classroom Environment: A Study of Secondary School Teachers
Published In: International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE)
ISSN: 1308-5581
Year: 2022
Title: A Study on Perception of Research Scholars Towards Plagiarism: With Special Reference to State Universities in Madhya Pradesh
Published In: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
ISSN: 2348-1269 | E-ISSN: 2349-5138
Year: 2022
Title: Impact of Digital Media in Higher Education and Role of Teachers in Imparting Quality Education in India
Published In: Journal of Education and Practice
ISSN: 2222-288X
Year: 2021
Title: The Impact of Intellectual Capital on a Firm’s Stock Return: Evidence From India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Monika Gupta, Payal Holani
Published In: Sodh Sanchar Bulletin 10(39), July–September, 162–180
ISSN: 2229-3620
Year: 2021
Title: Issues and Challenges in the Implementation of Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study of Higher Education in India
Published In: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research
ISSN: 2277-7881
Year: 2021
Title: Blended Learning and Student Engagement: An Empirical Study on Higher Education
Published In: Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC-Care Listed)
ISSN: 2394-3114
Year: 2020
Title: Media Literacy and Health Awareness: A Study Among Undergraduate Students
Published In: ShodhSarita
ISSN: 2348-2397
Year: 2020
Title: Role of Social Media in Promoting Health Awareness Among Indian Youth
Published In: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
ISSN: 2249-2496
Year: 2020
Title: Perception of Undergraduate Students on the Representation of Women in Media
Published In: Shodh Sanchar Bulletin
ISSN: 2229-3620
Year: 2019
Title: Role of Media in Creating Health Awareness Among Rural Women in India
Published In: Media Watch (UGC Indexed)
ISSN: 0976-0911 | E-ISSN: 2249-8818
Year: 2019
Title: Changing Role of Teachers in the Era of Digital Education: A Study on Higher Education Institutions
Published In: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
ISSN: 2249-2496
Year: 2018
Title: Digital Divide and Educational Inequalities: A Study on Rural Students in India
Published In: Educational Quest: An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences
ISSN: 2230-7311 | E-ISSN: 2230-7311
Year: 2018
Title: Media and Women Empowerment: An Analytical Study of Indian Perspective
Published In: Journal of Content, Community & Communication
ISSN: 2395-7514 | E-ISSN: 2456-9011
Year: 2017
Title: Media Habits and Consumption Pattern of Youth: A Study of Postgraduate Students
Published In: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
ISSN: 2249-2496
Year: 2017
Title: A Study on Impact of Internet and Social Networking Sites on Academic Performance of College Students
Published In: International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE)
ISSN: 2395-4396
Year: 2016
Title: Portrayal of Women in Indian Television Serials: An Analytical Study
Published In: Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism
ISSN: 2165-7912
Year: 2016
Title: Role of Media in Promoting Health Awareness: A Comparative Study Between Urban and Rural Women
Published In: Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science (JRHSS)
ISSN: 2321-9467
Year: 2015
Title: Political Communication and the Role of Social Media in the Indian Elections
Published In: International Journal of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Research
ISSN: 2277-3630
Year: 2015
Title: Impact of Social Media on Changing Patterns of Political Communication
Published In: Global Media Journal – Indian Edition
ISSN: 2249-5835
Year: 2014
Title: Media Exposure and Changing Perception of Youth Towards Social Issues
Published In: Communication Today
ISSN: 0975-217X
Year: 2014
Title: The Role of Television in Shaping Public Opinion: A Study of Indian News Channels
Published In: Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies
ISSN: 0973-9688
Year: 2013
Title: Social Responsibility of Media and Its Role in Educating Masses
Published In: Media Mimansa
ISSN: 2229-5593
Year: 2013
Title: Women and Media Representation: A Study of Indian Advertising Trends
Published In: Journal of Media Studies
ISSN: 2279-939X
Year: 2013
Title: Transforming Business Organizations for Longevity: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, S.S Bhakar
Published In: International Journal of Business Insights & Transformation
ISSN: 0974-5874
Year: 2012
Title: The Changing Role of Media in Development Communication
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Media Mimansa
ISSN: 2229-5593
Year: 2011
Title: Media and Public Awareness: A Study on Health Communication Initiatives in India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Mass Communicator: International Journal of Communication Studies
ISSN: 0973-9688
Year: 2011
Title: Role of Television in Education and Awareness: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Audiences
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Communication Today
ISSN: 0975-217X
Year: 2010
Title: Development Communication and the Emerging Challenges in Media Research
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Journal of Communication Studies
ISSN: 2249-5835
Year: 2010
Title: Portrayal of Women in Indian Media: An Analytical Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Indian Journal of Communication Review
ISSN: 2230-9242
Year: 2009
Title: Public Service Broadcasting and Its Relevance in Contemporary India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Media Mimansa
ISSN: 2229-5593
Year: 2008
Title: Communication for Development: A Study of Media’s Role in Rural India
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Communication Today
ISSN: 0975-217X
Year: 2007
Book Publications
Title: Analysis and Predicting Sector Data: The Role of Health News
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Harshita Mathur, Abhay Singh Chauhan, Prashiksha Tiwari, Vitan Sharma
Published In: Transforming Healthcare: Mode, Technologies, and Implementation, Taylor & Francis LLC
Year: 2024
Title: Dealing with Stress and Making Student Industry Ready – Role of Spirituality
Authors: Dr. Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Mr. Anivesh Goyal, Dr. Monika Gupta, Ms. Nidhi Jain, Ms. Harshita Mathur
Published In: Fostering Industry–Academia Partnerships for Innovation-Driven Trade, IGI Global, edited by Nishant Joshi, Firdous Ahmad Malik, Chanda Gulati, & Abhay Dubey
ISBN/EISBN: 9798369330968 (Hardcover), 9798369346327 (Softcover), 9798369330975 (eBook)
Year: 2024
Title: Sustainable Investing: COVID-19 and Investor’s Behavior
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Nidhi Jain
Published In: Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development (ISBD 2024 – Hybrid Mode), edited by Hardeep Chahal & Isha Sharma, University of Jammu in collaboration with The University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Year: 2024
Title: The Economics of Financial Inclusion
Authors: Firdous Ahmad Malik, Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Routledge
ISBN/EISBN: 9781032655130
Year: 2024
Title: Financial Inclusion in Emerging Market: A Synthesis of Theory and Practicality
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Nidhi Jain, Firdous Ahmad Malik
Published In: In The Economics of Financial Inclusion, edited by Firdous Ahmad Malik & Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Routledge
ISBN/EISBN: 9781032655130
Year: 2024
Link: Routledge Publication
Title: Cases in Management
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, Ruturaj Baber
Published In: Bharti Publications
ISBN/EISBN: 978-93-94779-03-7
Year: 2022
Title: Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Accounting
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar, S.S. Bhakar, Jain, Vinod Bhatnagar
Published In: Bharti Publications
ISBN/EISBN: E-ISBN: 978-93-86608-89-5
Year: 2019
Title: A Handbook of Case Studies in Finance
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN/EISBN: 978-1-4438-8176-0
Year: 2017
Title: Key Indicators to Performance Measurement: A Case-Based Study
Authors: Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Published In: Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN/EISBN: 978-3-330-05020-4
Year: 2017
Title: Transforming Business Organizations for Longevity: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Tarika Singh
Published In: Narosa International Publication
ISBN/EISBN: 978-81-8487-225-5
Year: 2012
Title: A Handbook for Writing Research Papers
Authors: Tarika Singh, S.S. Bhakar
Published In: Bharti Publications
ISBN/EISBN: 978-93-81212-51-6
Year: 2011
Title: Transformation and Survival of Business Organizations: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: S.S. Bhakar
Published In: Macmillan Publication
ISBN/EISBN: 935-059-061-1
Year: 2011
Title: Global Business Recession: Lessons Learnt
Authors: S.S. Bhakar
Published In: Crescent Publication
ISBN/EISBN: 978-81-910494-2-8
Year: 2011
Title: How to Write a Research Paper (Contributed Chapter)
Published In: Sponsored by AICTE, Excel Publication
ISBN/EISBN: 978-81-7446-932-8