Finance and International Business

• M.Com , 2002 , Hansraj college, University of Delhi
• M.Phil , 2004 , Department of Commerce, University of Delhi
• Ph.D , 2013 , Department of Commerce, University of Delhi
• LLB , 2016 , Law Center-I, University of Delhi

Professor (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha is an Educationalist, Researcher, Learner, Trainer and has been teaching undergraduate, postgraduate students for over two decades and supervising Ph.D Research Scholars of University of Delhi in the domain area of Foreign Direct Investment, Finance and International Business. He has authored four books and published more than three dozen research articles in Scopus, Web of Science, refereed and reputed national and international UGC-CARE Journals. He has also presented research papers in the national and international conferences in India and abroad. He is a Commerce Graduate and Masters in Commerce from the University of Delhi. He has completed M.Phil and Ph.D. in the field of Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development from Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Delhi. He is also Law Graduate from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and UGC NET-JRF qualified. He is also invited as Guest Speaker, Moderator, Session-chairman, Trainer and Resource Person for UGC-HRDC FIP, Refresher Course, FDP, Conferences and Training program of Government Administrative Officers in the domain of Finance, Personal Finance, Foreign Direct Investment, International Business, Research Ethics, Econometrics and Research Methodology. He is also invited as an Expert Member of selection committees for appointment of Assistant Professor in Central and State Universities. He has also to his credit of successful completion of two research projects funded by University of Delhi and University Grants Commission. He is also closely associated with undergraduate and post-graduate syllabus making of commerce subject of University of Delhi and other universities as per National Education Policy 2020 and also nominated as an expert member for Board of Studies of Department of Commerce in the state universities. He is also life members of Indian Accounting Association (Delhi Chapter) and Indian Commerce Association (Delhi Chapter).

Financial Management, Investment Management, Corporate Finance, International Business

Two Phd Scholars pursuing under his supervision. 

• Member, Research Cell, PGDAV College (2022-2023)
• Worked as Convener & Member of various committees of Staff Council, PGDAV College during 2008-2023.
• Member of Organising Team, Wall Painting Competition Celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 26th October, 2018 at University of Delhi.
• Nominated as Expert Member (External) of Board of Under Graduate Studies (BOUGS) for Two Years (2021-23) in the Department of Commerce, Chaudhry Ranbir Singh University, Jind.

M.Phil Disseration Topic: An Analysis of Regional and Sectoral Distribution of Foreign Direct Investment in India

PhD Thesis Topic: Patterns of Foreign Direct Investment Flows and Economic Development- A Cross Country Analysis.

Completed Projects

• UGC Minor Research Project (2016-2018): “Factoring – An Alternative Source of Financing”.
• Innovation Project of University of Delhi (2015-16): “Jan Dhan Yojana and Financial Inclusion”.

Four Books Published

More than three dozen research papers published in UGC Care Journals, peer reviewed national and international journals and chapters in edited books.

International Conference:

1. (2023) Presented a paper titled Dynamics of India’s Foreign Direct Investment in African Countries on 14th March 2023 in International Conference on India-Africa Relations: Shifting Global Dynamics and Road Ahead organized by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi
2. (2018) Presented a paper titled Competitive Behaviour of Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India on 14th December 2018 in the IIFT International Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade & Finance, Delhi.
3. (2016) Presented a paper titled “New Initiative of Financial Inclusion: Jan Dhan Yojana” at International Seminar on “Indian Mind and Societal Concerns: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue” held on 2-3 April, 2016 organised by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
4. (2016) Psented a paper titled “India’s Export and Economic Development: Panel Regression Model.” in an International Conference on “Sustainable Business Models: Innovative Strategies & Practices” organized by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi, on 16-17 March, 2016.
5. (2014) Presented a paper titled “Competitive Pattern of Foreign Direct Investment in India” in ICSSR Sponsored International Conference organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu on August 1-2, 2014 
6. (2014) presented a paper titled “Outward Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development” in ICSSR Sponsored International Conference organized by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu on August 1-2, 2014 
7. (2014) presented a paper titled “Outward foreign direct investment and economic development: determinants of developing countries” in the international conference- India 2020: Vision for the Financial Sector organized by Guru Gobind Singh College of Commercee, University of Delhi on March 10-11, 2014.
8. (2013) Presented a paper titled “Trends and Determinants of External Commercial Borrowing in India” in the 4nd World Finance Conference held in Cyprus on July 1-3, 2013.
9. (2012) Psented a paper titled “Global Inward Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development” in the 3rd International Conference on Multinational Enterprises and Sustainable Development (MESD) – Managing MNE Dynamics and Sustainable Development: Best Strategies, Practices and Models organized by Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi on December 12-14, 2012.
10. (2011) Presented a paper titled “Dominance and Concentration of Foreign Direct Investment: A Cross Country Analysis” in the 2nd World Finance Conference held in Rhodes, Greece, on June 15-17, 2011.
11. (2010) Presented a paper titled “Dominance and Concentration of Foreign Direct Investment: A Cross Country Analysis” in the 2nd Research Conference on Empirical Issues in International Trade & Finance, organized by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, on December 16-17, 2010.
12. (2010) presented a paper titled “Equity and Efficiency of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian States” in the 2nd International Conference on Applied Economics & Time Series Econometrics (ICAETE – II) organized by IBS Hyderabad on April 16 – 17th, 2010

National Conference:

1. (2018) Presented a paper titled “Competitive Behaviour of Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India” in the National Conference organized by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi on Emerging Issues in Global Business Research and Management Practice on November 16-17, 2018.
2. (2017) Presented a paper titled “Foreign Direct Investment in India with Special Reference to Foreign Investing Countries” in the Capacity Building Programme on Industrialisation, Corporate Sector and Development during May 22 to June 07, 2017 organised by Institute for Studies in Industrial Development.
3. (2016) Presented a paper titled “ Jan Dhan Yojana and Financial Inclusion” in National Seminar on ‘Role of Behavioural Finance in Indian Financial Market’ held on March 30th, 2016 organised by Satyawati College, University of Delhi.
4. (2013) Presented a paper titled “Global Inward Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development” in the Seventh National Conference on Indian Capital Market: Emerging Issues organized by IBS Gurgaon during February 11-12, 2013.
5. (2012) Presented a paper titled “Trends in Outward Foreign Direct Investment from Developing Countries with Special Reference to BRICS Countries at the National Conference on Foreign Direct Investment: Response and Challenge organized by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi on November 5-6, 2012.
6. (2011) Presented a paper titled “Dominance and Concentration of Foreign Direct Investment: A Cross Country Analysis” In the Money and Finance Conference organized by Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIRD), Mumbai, on February 25-26, 2011.
7. (2011) Presented presented a paper titled “Dominance and Concentration of Foreign Direct Investment: A Cross Country Analysis” in the National Seminar on Globalization & Indian Economy, organized by SGTBK College, University of Delhi, on March 9-10, 2011.
8. (2011) Presented a paper titled “Equity and Efficiency of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian States” in the 5th National Conference on Indian Capital Market: Emerging Issues organized by IBS Gurgaon & Association of Indian Management School(AIMS) during February 4-5, 2011.
9. (2010) Presented a paper titled “Equity and Efficiency of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian States” in the 46th Annual Conference of The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) organized by Department of Economics, University of Jammu, Jammu during 4-6 March, 2010.
10. (2010) Presented a paper on “Trends and Policies of FDI Inflows in Indian States” in the UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on “Global Economic Challenges: Implications for India” organized by Shyam Lal College (Eve.), University of Delhi, held at Auditorium, ILLL, North Campus, University of Delhi on 4-5 February, 2010.

Invited as Resource Person/Keynote Speaker in National/International Conference/UGC-HRDC Orientation Course/Refresher Course/Faculty Induction Program/FDP

• Delivered an Invited Lecture on Topic ‘Current Status of Microfinance in India’ in Two-Day National Seminar on Role of Microfinance in Economic Development on 8 August 2021 organised by Department of Commerce and Management, Magadh University Gaya on 7-8 August 2021.
• Delivered an invited Lecture on Topic ‘Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India – Policy, Composition and Direction’ in Two-Day International Conference on Paradigm Shift in Economics, Business Practices and Sustainability on 11th November 2022 organised by Department of Economics and Department of Commerce, Koshi College, Munger University, Khagaria on 11-12 November 2022.
• Delivered an Invited Lecture on ‘Foreign Direct Investment and Make in India’ on 24 November 2022 in 5th Faculty Induction Program(FIP) conducted by UGC-HRDC, Mizoram University during 2nd November to 29th November 2022.
• Delivered an Invited Lecture on Topic ‘Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India’ Two-Day National Seminar on Paradigm Shift in Indian Financial System on 28th January 2023 organised by Post-Graduate Department of Commerce, Sree Sankara College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kalady, Kerala on 27-28 January 2023.
• Invited as Chairman of Technical Session-III in Two-Days Multidisciplinary National Seminar on ‘Research and Publication Ethics’ on 17th March 2023 organised by Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind on 16-17 March 2023.  
• Delivered the invited lectures on Finance topics to newly recruited administrative officers of Bihar through Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in the Combined Induction Course organised by Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Devlopment (BIPARD) from 10 April 2023 to 15 April 2023.

• Life Member of  Indian Accounting Association
• Life Member of Indian Commerce Association
• Executive Member (2022-Continue) & (2017-2022), Indian Commerce Association (Delhi Chapter)