With over 18 years of experience in academia, Dr. Ruchi Arora is currently serving as Associate Professor and Area Chair (Finance) at BIMTECH, where her teaching area specialises in Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Equity Derivatives, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Financial Modelling, and Behavioural Finance. Her dedication to teaching has led her to conduct training programmes at several renowned institutions, including Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Arun Jaitely National institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), IMT Ghaziabad, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM), and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Institute, among others. She has conducted FDPs in the area of Derivatives, mutual funds and research methods in Finance.
Dr. Ruchi Arora holds a Ph.D. in Finance, an M.Com and B.Com (Hons.) from the University of Delhi. Her research portfolio includes multiple papers published in reputed journals, with a strong focus on investment and behavioural finance. Her research has been published in ABDC A and B journals such as Business Strategy and the Environment and Global Business Review to name a few.
Recently, she has co-authored a Harvard Business Case titled "Negative Crude Oil Price at MCX Ltd: A Black Swan Event". (Harvard Business Publishing, 2026), a significant milestone that reflects her ability to produce world-class teaching material. She has presented her research work in various national and international conferences.
She has co-authored a book on "Corporate Finance with Financial Modelling" (Taxmann) and is working on a book on “Wealth Management & Financial Planning Analytics.
Additionally, she has conducted Management Development Programmes (MDPs) and Executive Development Programmes (EDPs) for leading corporates such as ONGC and GAIL, focusing on financial wellness and derivatives.
Beyond academia, Dr. Arora works as a financial consultant, advising corporate clients on financial planning and wealth management strategies. She also collaborates with the EdTech platform Finance Rishikul, providing consultancy services to enhance financial education. Her ultimate goal is to add tangible value by empowering students and professionals with advanced skills and actionable knowledge.
Driven by the philosophy that "helping others is helping oneself," she believes in creating meaningful impact through her work. Her mantra—"Small things make a big difference"—reflects her deep commitment to service, mentorship, and positive change in the financial education ecosystem.
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”
