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Ruchi Arora

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Dr. Ruchi Arora holds a Ph.D. in Finance, along with an M.Com and B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University, and is a UGC NET-qualified professional. Specializing in Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Equity Derivatives, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Financial Modelling, and Behavioral Finance, she is also a certified trainer in Financial Planning and Microsoft Excel.

With 17 years of experience in academia, she has dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring students. Currently serving as a Finance Faculty and Area Chair (Finance) at Birla Institute of Management, she has also cleared prestigious professional certifications on Derivatives, Mutual Funds, and Equity Market through NISM. Her passion for teaching has led her to conduct training programs at renowned institutions, including SRCC, AJNIFM, IMT-Ghaziabad, NDIM, BSE, and others.

Beyond academia, Dr. Arora is a financial consultant, advising corporate clients on financial planning. She has authored multiple research papers in reputed journals, focusing on investment and behavioral finance, and has contributed to funded research projects for NCDEX and MCX on derivatives markets. Additionally, she has written a book titled “Corporate Finance with Financial Modelling” (published by Taxmann) and presented papers at national and international conferences (including IIT-Bombay, IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM-Jammu, Delhi University, and Amity University).

She has also conducted Management Development Programs (MDPs) and Executive Development Programs (EDPs) for corporates like ONGC and GAIL on financial wellness. Additionally, she collaborates with the EdTech platform Finance Rishikul, providing consultancy services to enhance financial education. Her ultimate goal is to add value by empowering students and professionals with advanced skills and knowledge.

Driven by the philosophy that “helping others is helping oneself”, she believes in creating a meaningful impact through her work. Her mantra—“Small things make a big difference”—reflects her commitment to service.

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Education

    Degree with full title, institution, title if thesis, year.

  • PhD (Finance), Awarded in 2018, Amity University
  • Topic: Behavioural Biases and Investment Decision Making

Degree with full title, institution, year.

  • Masters in Commerce, Delhi University, 2012

Degree with full title, institution, year.

  • Bachelors in Commerce, (H) Delhi University, 1999

Research

    Area of interest -Finance Courses

  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Derivatives
  • Fixed Income Securiites
  •  Corporate Finance
  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management
  •  Behavioural Finance
  • Financial Modeling

Research Areas

  • Stock market
  • Derivatives market
  • Mutual Funds
  • Behavioural Finance

Social Engagement

  • Associated with “India helps India” NGO as the helping hand

Teaching Courses and New Courses Developed

  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Derivatives
  • Fixed Income Securiites
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management
  • Behavioural Finance

Experience

  • Adjunct Faculty with New Delhi Institute of Management for teaching courses (Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Fixed Income Securities, Financial Risk Management)
  • Visiting faculty at Shree Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) for teaching Derivatives
  • Empaneled as visiting faculty with IMT, Ghaziabad, Centre for distance learning for teaching courses. (Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Financial Risk Management).
  • Visiting Faculty with International College of Financial Planning, Bajaj Capital
  • Group, for professional programs “Certified Financial Planner” teaching courses like Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management since 2012.
  • Visiting Faculty with Bombay Stock Exchange Institute for subjects like Portfolio Management, Bond Markets, Financial Modeling, Risk analysis, etc from 2015
  • Guest Faculty with Delhi University (Sukhdev College of Commerce, Ambedkar College, Deen Dayal Upadhyay college) teaching subjects of B. Com. (Business org & Management, Security Analysis & Portfolio Mgt, etc.). in the year 2017
  • Corporate Experience with IndiaCan Education Pvt Lt (Educomp) and MSL learning Pvt Ltd as Academic Manager.

Academic Positions and Assignments

  • Adjunct Faculty with New Delhi Institute of Management for teaching courses (Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Fixed Income Securities, Financial Risk Management)
  • Asistant Professor with New Delhi Institute of Management
  • Assistant professor with Amity Business School, Amity University
  • Academic Head and Faculty with New era institute of professional studies
  • Academic Head and Faculty in International College of Financial Planning

MDP Sessions, Workshops and Technical Lectures

  • Conducted various Financial planning workshops for CFP aspirants
  • Conducted MDP on Mutual funds
  • Conducted MDP on Financial Planning Wellness for ONGC employees

Research Paper and working Paper

  • Paper accepted “Financial Market Efficiency Index”in  International Journal of Financial Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2 (2020) ISSN Number: 2424-7863 (ABDC Category “C”)
  • Paper Published, “A Study on Performance of Mutual Funds in India, International Journal of Financial Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2 (2020) ISSN Number: 2424-7863 (ABDC Category “C”)
  • Paper Published, Studying the Behavioural aspects of Senior Citizens related to Reverse Mortgage Scheme in India, International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, Serial journals (Scopus Indexed)
  • Paper Published, Behavioural Explanation to Financial Crisis, Review of Professional Management, Volume 14, Issue 1, UGC Listed

Research in Progress

  • Working on the probability of distress with the NSE listed  companies

Books, Chapters and Technical Reports

  • Currently working on book on “Financial Modeling”
  • Chapters contributed for IMT, Ghaziabad Learning Study Material on Financial Markets and Services
  • Chapters contributed for IMT, Ghaziabad Learning study material of Financial Management in the year 2021
  • Book published Mehra, R, Arora, R, “No Accounts to Know Accounts”, Amazon Kindle Publishing, 2020
  • Content writer for E-Pathshala, UGC project in the year 2017

Conference, Seminar Paper and Presentations

  • Paper presented on “Herding and Overconfidence in Sustainable Financial Markets” in March,2021 at IIM-Ahmedabad
  • Paper presentation on “Behavioural Biases and Impact on Union Budget 2017” in International Conference at Satyawati Collge, Delhi University.
  • Paper presentation on “Testing Portfolio Sharpe Index Optimisation model using National Stock Exchange Stocks”, at Amity Business School
  • Participated in paper presentation, “Psychological Biases and Investment Decision making in “Doctoral Conclave- 2018” of New Delhi Institute of Management
  • Conducted Financial Planning workshops at various corporates like ONGC, Kotak, Karvy Wealth, etc.

Professional Association And Board Participation

  • Consultant with Corporate Partners and advising clients on financial planning
  • Consultant with Ed Tech platform “Finance Rishikul”
  • Board member in Federation of Professor trainers
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