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Dr. Pranav Saraswat

Associate Professor, Department of managment, MIT-ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MGMT-UP-IND-2026-2259

Profile Summary

Dr. Pranav Saraswat is an Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator at MIT College of Management, MIT-ADT University, Pune. With over 21 years of academic experience, he has served in reputed institutions including Nirma University, MIT-WPU, Asia Pacific Institute of Management, and ICFAI MBA College. He specializes in Accounting and Finance and is qualified to teach Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Investment Analysis, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Strategic Management, Leadership, and Business Ethics. Dr. Saraswat has extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, accreditation processes (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA), research supervision, and institutional governance. He has organized national conferences, served on Boards of Studies, and contributed to strategic academic planning and research culture development. He has authored multiple books, book chapters, Scopus-indexed publications, and ABDC-listed journal papers in the areas of finance, ESG, sustainability, fintech, accounting analytics, corporate governance, and artificial intelligence in business.

Subject Matter Expertise

Subject Matter Expertise:

Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
Finance
– Investment Management
– Accounting

Management
– Risk Management

Business
– Business Strategy

Economics
– Sustainable Development

Mentorship Offered

Services Offered:

Consulting
– Financial Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting

Research
– Market Research
– Scientific and Technical Research

Writing
– Technical Writing

Work Experience Summary

Dr. Saraswat has over two decades of teaching and academic administration experience across leading universities in India. He has held positions from Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor and has actively contributed to curriculum innovation, accreditation processes, examination reforms, faculty development, research supervision, and institutional branding.
Professional Experience:

MIT-ADT University, Pune
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: January 2026 – Present

Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: January 2022 – December 2025

MIT-WPU University, Pune
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: July 2021 – December 2021

Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Position: Assistant Professor G-3
Duration: June 2012 – July 2021

Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
Position: Assistant Professor G-2
Duration: June 2010 – June 2012

Shrinathji Institute of Management, Nathdwara
Position: Assistant Professor G-1
Duration: July 2008 – May 2010

ICFAI MBA College, Ajmer
Position: Senior Lecturer (Accounting and Finance)
Duration: July 2005 – June 2008

Educational Summary

Dr. Saraswat holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from MDS University, Ajmer, with research on “Working of Depository Systems in India: A Comparative Study.” He has also completed an MBA in Financial Management and holds UGC-NET and SET (Rajasthan) qualifications in Commerce.
Professional Experience:

MIT-ADT University, Pune
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: January 2026 – Present

Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: January 2022 – December 2025

MIT-WPU University, Pune
Position: Associate Professor
Duration: July 2021 – December 2021

Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Position: Assistant Professor G-3
Duration: June 2012 – July 2021

Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
Position: Assistant Professor G-2
Duration: June 2010 – June 2012

Shrinathji Institute of Management, Nathdwara
Position: Assistant Professor G-1
Duration: July 2008 – May 2010

ICFAI MBA College, Ajmer
Position: Senior Lecturer (Accounting and Finance)
Duration: July 2005 – June 2008

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Saraswat has completed professional certifications and faculty development programs including AICTE-approved FDPs, Research Orientation Programs, Brainival Practitioners Certification, and a two-month Faculty Development Program at IIM Ahmedabad (Grade A).
Awards & Academic Distinctions:

Title: Bolt Award
Category: Excellence in Innovative Teaching
Issued By: Air India & Patrika
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: Research Excellence Award
Issued By: Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 2014, 2015, 2016

Title: Dissertation – The Financial Analysis of Automobile Industries (with special reference to Tata Motors)
Type: Academic Research Work
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: PTET (Pre-Teacher Entrance Test) – Secured 6th Rank in Rajasthan
Category: Competitive Achievement
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Co-curricular & Leadership Achievements:

Title: Boy of the Year – St. Paul’s School
Date: 1998–1999

Title: Outstanding Student – Commerce Association, Govt. College, Ajmer
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: N.C.C. “A” Certificate
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: National Level Tournament Participation – Badminton
Date: [Year Not Specified]
Participation in Webinars & E-Workshops:

Title: Google Classroom for Teachers
Organized By: Institute of Computer Technology, Ganpat University
Date: 29 May 2020

Title: Writing a Winning Resume
Organized By: Department of Commerce, Maniben Nanavati Women’s College & Smt. B.M. Ruia Girls College
Date: 29 May 2020

Title: Environmental Protection: Post COVID-19 Strategy and Public Participation (National Level Webinar)
Organized By: NSS Unit, Institute of Commerce, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 05 June 2020

Title: Accounting Education and Accounting Profession: Post COVID-19 (International Webinar)
Organized By: Institute of Commerce, Nirma University (ICNU), Ahmedabad
Date: 06 June 2020

Title: Elsevier – Enhancing Research Effectiveness @ Nirma University Using ScienceDirect & Scopus (Workshop)
Organized By: Nirma University
Date: 06 June 2020

Title: Implication of COVID-19 on Financial Sectors (International Webinar)
Organized By: Dept. of Commerce, V.P. Institute of Management Studies and Research, Sangli
Date: 08 June 2020

Title: Issues and Corrective Measures of Enrollment Process of Bar Council
Organized By: School of Law, Rai University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Date: 09 June 2020

Title: Youth and Nation (Webinar)
Organized By: J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli, Surat, Gujarat
Date: 09 June 2020

Title: Building Resilience: Indian Firms and India (National Webinar)
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Prashant Salwan, IIM Indore
Organized By: Modern Group of Institutions, Indore
Date: 10 June 2020

Title: Using Technology to Foster Linguistic and Literary Competence
Organized By: Anand Arts College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand
Date: 07 June 2020

Title: Research Methodology (National Webinar)
Organized By: SVD Government Degree College (W), Nidadavole, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh & Khandesh Chapter of ELTAI
Date: 21 May 2020

Title: Digitisation for Building Business Continuity and Resilience During and After COVID-19 (National Level Webinar)
Organized By: Institute of Commerce, Nirma University (ICNU), Ahmedabad
Date: 27 May 2020
Development Programs & Workshops:

Title: Management Workshop
Organized By: MIB, MLSU, Udaipur (Sukhadia Auditorium)
Date: 07–09 February 2010

Title: Environmental Scanning for Effective Teaching in Functional Areas of Management (AICTE Approved FDP)
Organized By: Advent Institute of Management Studies, Udaipur
Date: 26 December 2008 – 09 January 2009

Title: Niryat Prakriya, Pralekhanavam Vipran Prabandhan (Export Procedure, Documentation & Management)
Organized By: IIFT New Delhi, MIB Program MLSU Udaipur & Shrinathji Institute of Management
Date: 30 March – 02 April 2009

Title: How to Start Export (National Workshop)
Organized By: IIFT New Delhi & Sukhadia University, Udaipur at Shrinathji Institute of Management, Nathdwara
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: Research Methodology (National Workshop)
Organized By: Shrinathji Institute of Management, Nathdwara
Date: 16–18 April 2010

Title: 2nd National Case Writing Workshop
Organized By: JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
Date: 26–28 May 2011

Title: NEN Faculty Development Course – Kick-starting the Entrepreneurial Campus
Organized By: Jagannath International Management School, Delhi
Date: 19–21 August 2011

Title: 3rd National Case Writing Workshop
Organized By: JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
Date: 15–17 December 2011

Title: National Research Methodology Workshop
Organized By: JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur
Date: 17–20 May 2012

Title: Teaching Pedagogy: Tools and Techniques (One-week FDP)
Organized By: Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 20–25 January 2014

Title: Research Orientation Program (One-week)
Organized By: Academic Development & Research Cell, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 15–20 December 2014

Title: Refresher Program (Two-week)
Organized By: Academic Development & Research Cell & Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: May 2016

Title: Faculty Development Program (Two Months, Grade ‘A’)
Organized By: IIM Ahmedabad
Date: [Year Not Specified]

Title: Understanding Gender (One-day Workshop)
Organized By: Women Development Cell, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 27 December 2014

Title: Brainival Practitioners Certification Training
Conducted By: Pavan Bhattad
Date: June 2017

Title: Industrial Visit to Dahej SEZ & Industrial Area
Organized By: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Ahmedabad
Date: 15 October 2016

Title: Challenges of Publication for Indian Scholars (Pre-Conference Workshop – NICOM 2023)
Speaker: Shri Vivek Mehra (Former MD, Sage India)
Organized By: Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 05–07 January 2023

Title: Challenges of Publication for Indian Scholars (Pre-Conference Workshop – NICOM 2023)
Speaker: Ms. Bhawna Gulati (Joint Director, Competition Commission of India)
Organized By: Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 05–07 January 2023

Title: Strengthening Clinical Legal Education through Pedagogy by Compassion, Hope and Practice (Two-week FDP)
Organized By: Institute of Law, Nirma University
Date: 01–15 July [Year Not Specified]

Title: Research Funding Avenues: Opportunity and Conversion (Seminar)
Organized By: Directorate of Research & Innovation, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 01 February 2020

Title: Advanced Panel Data Analysis (FDP)
Organized By: Institute of Commerce, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Date: 19–20 May 2023

Title: IFRS / Ind AS Workshop for Accounting Educators
Organized By: Institute of Commerce, Nirma University in association with ACCA & IAA
Date: 16 March 2024

Publication Summary

Dr. Siddiqui has authored numerous peer-reviewed research papers focusing on organizational culture, AI in education, employee stress, empowerment, CSR, and digital transformation. Her work is published across reputed national and international journals.
List of Publications:

Book Publications:

Title: Management of Financial Market and Institutions: Theory and Practices
Author: Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Enkay Publishing House, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-80995-43-4

Title: Managing Global Recession
Author: Saraswat, P. & Bhatt, D.
Publisher: Enkay Publishing House, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-93-80995-51-9

Title: Cases in Management: An Indian Perspective
Author: Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
ISBN: 978-93-5202-013-3

Title: Jet Airways: Flying to Turbulence Times
Author: Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9786208013172

Title: Managing India’s Growth: Vision, Strategy, and Management Behind the Infrastructure Icons
Author: Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Scholar Press
ISBN: 978-620-6-77572-0

Book Chapter Publications:

Title: Impact of FDI and FII on Indian Stock Market in Present Scenario
Author: Saraswat, P.
Book: FDI in India: Pros and Cons
Publisher: A.B. Publication
Year: July 2012
ISBN: 9789380444697

Title: Pink Pepper: The Road Ahead
Author: Saraswat, P. (Co-author)
Book: Cases in Management: An Indian Outlook (JKLU Monograph Series)
Year: January 2011

Title: Shree Cement: Ways to Wealth
Author: Saraswat, P. (Co-author)
Book: Cases in Management: Experiences in India (JKLU Monograph Series)
Year: March 2012

Title: Business Diversification: A Dilemma of Sri Anal Fireworks
Author: Saraswat, P.
Publisher: ET Cases & Flame University
Year: 2015
ISBN: 9788193100127

Title: Emerging Opportunities for the Application of Blockchain for Energy Efficiency
Authors: Chouhan, V., Goswami, S., Dadhich, M., Saraswat, P., & Shakdwipee, P.
Book: Blockchain 3.0 for Sustainable Development
Publisher: De Gruyter (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2021

Title: Business Value Analysis at Yes Bank: A Strategic Lesson
Authors: Chouhan, V. & Saraswat, P.
Book: Using Strategy Analytics to Measure Corporate Performance and Business Value Creation
Publisher: IGI Global (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2021

Title: Knowledge Management Vis-à-Vis Adoption of Mobile Health Record Application for COVID Pandemic
Authors: Chouhan, V., Goswami, S., & Saraswat, P.
Book: Knowledge Management and Web 3.0: Next Generation Business Models
Publisher: De Gruyter (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2022

Title: Assessment of Service Quality of Payment Wallet Services in India Using the Servqual Model
Authors: Saraswat, P. & Chouhan, V.
Book: AI-Enabled Agile Internet of Things for Sustainable FinTech Ecosystems
Publisher: IGI Global (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2022

Title: Business Analytics in Practice: Sensitivity Analysis
Authors: Kumar, A. & Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Sage Publications, London
Year: 2023
ISBN: 9781529670431

Title: Business Analytics in Practice: Monte Carlo Simulations
Authors: Kumar, A. & Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Sage Publications, London
Year: 2023
ISBN: 9781529670431

Title: Cybersecurity Issues, Challenges, and Solutions in the Business World
Authors: Kashyap, A. & Saraswat, P.
Publisher: IGI Global (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2023

Title: Utilizing Agricultural Waste-Derived Activated Carbon Ash with Rapid Microwave Digestion Method to Treat Industrial Waste Water
Authors: Khushbu, P. & Saraswat, P.
Publisher: Springer Nature (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2024

Title: Human–Machine Interaction Failure for Indian Companies
Authors: Saraswat, P., Chouhan, V., & Goswami, S.
Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC (Scopus Indexed)
Year: 2026
Paper Publications in Journals:

Title: Pink Pepper: The Road Ahead
Author: Saraswat, P.
Type: Case Study registered with European Case Clearing House (ECCH), Cranfield University
Reference No: 412-036-1 | Teaching Note: 412-036-8
Year: 2012

Title: Shree Cement: Ways to Wealth
Author: Saraswat, P.
Type: Case Study registered with ECCH, Cranfield University
Reference No: 614-063-1
Year: 2014

Title: Forensic Accounting: A Tool to Uncover Accounting and Financial Frauds
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: Chartered Secretary: The Journal of Corporate Professional, Vol. XLII, No. 03, pp. 281–342
ISSN: 0972-1983
Date: March 2012

Title: Volatility of Sensex with Respect to Union Budget of India: A Pragmatic Study
Authors: Saraswat, P. & Banga, Jatin
Journal: International Journal of Accounting and Financial Management Research, Vol. 2
ISSN (Online): 2249-7994
Year: 2012

Title: Financial Inclusion in India: An Overview
Authors: Saraswat, P. & Banerjee, Arindham
Journal: The Management Accountant, Vol. 47, No. 1
ISSN: 0972-3528
Date: January 2012

Title: Ambush Marketing Concept: Framework with Special Reference to ICC World Cup 2011
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: International Journal of Knowledge and Research in Management & E-Commerce, Vol. 1, No. 4
ISSN: 2231-203X
Date: October 2011

Title: Is Indian Economy Vulnerable to Recession?
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: Shrinathji Journal of Business and Research, Vol. II
ISBN: 978-81-317-3176-5
Date: December 2009

Title: Depository Framework in India: An Overview
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: Shrinathji Journal of Business and Research, Vol. I
ISBN: 978-81-317-3176-5
Date: October 2008

Title: E-Dimension of Balance Score Card: Strategy Implementation through IT
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Computing and Management, Vol. 3
ISSN: 2250-1975
Date: January–June 2014

Title: A Study on Occupational Health Psychology of Employees in IT Sector in Ahmedabad City
Author: Saraswat, P.
Journal: Medico Legal Update, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Scopus Indexed)
ISSN: 0971-720X / 0973-1283
Date: July–September 2020

Title: Use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting: A Study vis-à-vis Users’ Perception for Organisational Success
Authors: Saraswat, P., Chouhan, V., & Goswami, S.
Journal: Finance India, 38(3), pp. 589–606 (Scopus/ABDC)
Year: 2024

Title: FinTech Adoption: Driving Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid
Authors: Goswami, S., Chouhan, V., & Saraswat, P.
Journal: Future Business Journal, 11, Article 150 (WoS Indexed)
Year: 2025

Title: Pesticide Knowledge and Farmers’ Safety Behaviours: Insights from the Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Saraswat, P., Uikey, A., Mishra, D., & Marak, Z.
Journal: Sustainable Futures (Q1 Category)
Year: 2025

Title: FinTech Firms’ Valuations: A Cross-Market Analysis in Asia
Authors: Parashar, N., Sharma, R., Saraswat, P., Joshi, A., & Banerjee, S.
Journal: Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 19(1), 74 (Q1 Category)
Date: January 2026
Paper Presentations:

Title: Globalization and its Implication for Educational Reform
Conference: National Seminar on “Whither Indian Economy”
Organized By: Shrinathji Institute of Management, Nathdwara
Date: 26–27 September 2008

Title: Taxation in the Global Context: Developing Cooperation with Non-OECD Economies – Challenges and Strategies
Conference: National Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance”
Organized By: MLSU, Udaipur
Date: 12 October 2008

Title: Designing of Technological Services with Ethics
Conference: Two-Day Seminar on “Services Management: Opportunities and Challenges”
Organized By: Swami Keshavanand Institute of Technology, Jaipur
Date: 12–13 December 2008

Title: Role of Libraries in Present Management Education and Societal Development
Conference: National Conference on “Managing Libraries in New Information Environment”
Organized By: Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
Date: 07–08 January 2011

Title: Forensic Accounting in Present Corporate World
Conference: Panache 2011 Management Conference
Organized By: Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur
Date: 09 January 2011

Title: Analytical Study of Indian Service Sector Industry and Its Role in Rapid Growth of Indian Economy
Conference: UGC Sponsored International Conference on “Global Financial Crisis: Challenges & Opportunities”
Organized By: Bhupal’s Noble College, Udaipur
Date: 13–15 January 2011

Title: Volatility of Sensex in Relation with Indian Union Budget: A Pragmatic Study
Conference: 17th Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM 2014)
Organized By: Institute of Management, Nirma University
Date: 09–11 January 2014

Title: E-Dimension of Balance Scorecard: Strategy Implementation through IT
Conference: National Conference on Recent Trends in Management & Computing
Organized By: Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of MCA, Pune
Date: 17–18 January 2014
Award: Best Paper Award

Title: Dynamics of Environmental Accounting and Reporting in India
Conference: International Conference on Law, Society and Sustainable Development
Organized By: Institute of Law, Nirma University
Date: 17–18 February 2014

Title: Emerging E-Banking: Opportunities and Challenges in India
Conference: International Conference on Governance in E-Commerce
Organized By: Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad
Date: 02–03 September 2016

Title: Carbon Credit – Scope and Future Perspectives
Conference: National Conference on Justice Education
Organized By: Institute of Law, Nirma University
Date: 10–11 November 2017
Award: Best Paper Award

Title: Developing Sustainable Accounting Framework for Cement Industry: Evidence from India
Conference: International Research Conference
Organized By: Finance India
Date: 08 August 2020

Title: Analysis of Indian Union Budget 2022–2023: A Pragmatic Study
Conference: 25th NICOM 2022
Organized By: Nirma University
Date: 17–19 February 2022

Title: Corporate Frauds in India: Case Analysis and Its Impact
Conference: International Conference on Corporate Law & Finance
Organized By: Institute of Law, Nirma University
Date: 03–05 November 2023
Award: Best Paper Award

Title: ESG Investments for Corporate Success: Global Economic Impacts, Strategies and Analytical Approaches
Conference: 28th NICOM 2025
Organized By: Nirma University
Date: 08–10 January 2025

Title: Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation: Business Models for Waste to Wealth in India
Conference: 5th International Conference on Green Environment Technology & Entrepreneurship
Organized By: Amity University Rajasthan
Date: 20–22 August 2025

Title: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: Exploring Algorithmic Bias, Systematic Risk, Cyber Security and Trust
Conference: 47th International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research
Organized By: Indian Accounting Association
Date: 12–13 October 2025

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