Dr. Hitesh Bhatia

hiteshb@nuv.ac.in

+919825484126

Head and Associate Professor, SBL

Biography

Dr. Hitesh Bhatia has over 18 Years of experience in teaching and academic coordination. He has worked with The M.S. University of Baroda, ICFAI University, and is currently associated with Navrachana University, Vadodara. Dr. Bhatia has successfully executed several tasks including designing and launching various Academic Programs like BBA, BBA-LLB, B.Com, and MBA.He has directed several Regional and National level Seminars, Workshops and Conferences. In the past, he has been associated as an expert faculty with several institutions like IGNOU, The M.S.University of Baroda, Narmada College, Bharuch, Institute of Charted Accountant of India (ICAI), Baroda Chapter and Baroda High School (Alkapuri).

Education

Ph.D in Business Economics (2014), Dept of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
Thesis is titled “Social Security in India with Reference to Fiscal Sustainability and Ageing” which focused on several important issues from the field of Public Finance and Demography.
M.Com in Business Economics (2001) Dept of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
Post Graduate Diploma in EXIM Management (2002) Indian Institute of Export, Baroda and MBA in Marketing (2016) Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Consultancy

Dr. Hitesh Bhatia was a Co-Investigator on a Consultancy project on CSR Review and Formulation Study at Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd March, 2015.

Research and Publication

In 2015, Dr. Hitesh Bhatia authored a book titled “Introduction to Social Security with Special Reference to India” Published by Mangalam Publishers, New Delhi. The book is available on Flipkart and Amazon.in.
In 2017, Dr. Hitesh Bhatia edited a book along with Dr. Vandana Talegaonkar titled Innovating for Development and Sustainability’ Excel India Publishers, New Delhi.
Dr. Hitesh Bhatia has authored over 60 research papers and articles which are published in various National and International journals and edited books.

Areas of Interest

Managerial Economics, Macro Economics, International Economics/Business, Indian Economy and Business Environment.

2019, Awarded Best Research Paper of the Conference for Recovery of NPA: A Success of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Laws in India at ICSSR National Conference on Research and Regulatory Aspects in Accounting, Faculty of Commerce, The M.S.University of Baroda 17th April 2019.
2018, Awarded Best Faculty, School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, 2017-18
2016, Best University Employee Award, Navrachana University, 2015-16
2016, Awarded Best Faculty, School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, 2015-16
2015, Awarded Best University Employee, Navrachana University, 2014-15
2014, Awarded Best University Employee, Navrachana University, 2013-14
2014, Awarded Best Faculty, School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, 2013-14
2009, Awarded with Best Faculty Guide Award, ICFAI National College, Vadodara.
2008, Awarded with Best Faculty Guide Award, ICFAI National College, Vadodara
2007, Awarded Best Paper of the Conference for Human Development Goals Gujarat 2020 (Jointly with Dr. Jayant Kumar) in the 37th Gujarat Economic Conference, Received a cash prize and certificate from Prof Y.K. Alagh, (former deputy chairman, Planning Commission and President, Gujarat Economic Association)

2018 onwards Academics Program Coordinator, Navrachana University, Vadodara.
2017-2018, Deputy Dean Academics, Navrachana University, Vadodara.
2015-17, Corporate Internship Coordinator, School of Business and Law.
2015-17, Placement Coordinator, School of Business and Law.
2014 to 2016 Convener, Academic Committee, Navrachana University, Vadodara
2013 to 2015 Coordinator, BBA Program.
2014-2015 Coordinator, MBA, and BBA-LLB Program.
2017, Co-convener Second National Conference on ‘Innovating for Development and Sustainability’ at Navrachana University, Baroda 5-6 October
2017, Designed and Coordinated First Entrepreneurship Summit at Navrachana University, Baroda 28-29 April, 2017.
2015, Designed and Coordinated First National Conference on ‘Innovating for Development and Sustainability’ at Navrachana University, Baroda 30-31 October.
2015, Designed and Conducted Symposium Symposium on Industry-Academia Partnership at School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, Baroda, 5 December.
2013, Organized Conference on ‘Partners in Growth for New Business Ventures’ Jointly with the ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’ at ICAI Bhawan, Atladara, Vadodara, 29-30 November.

Bhatia Hitesh. (2020) Anti-poverty Initiatives: Reducing Multidimensional Poverty and Deprivation. In: Leal Filho W., Azul A., Brandli L., Özuyar P., Lange Salvia A., Wall T. (eds) No Poverty. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham
Bhatia Hitesh and Ashwini Tiwatne (2018) Foreign Direct Investment in India: A Macro Economic Review, Journal of Commerce & Accounting Research, Volume 7, Issue 4, August, 2018.
Taneja Neha and Hitesh Bhatia (2017) Review of Ease of Doing Business for New Age Entrepreneurs in India, Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017.
Bhatia Hitesh (2016) A Review of SocioEconomic Development in Gujarat, Research Imprints, Referred Multidisciplinary Journal, P.N. Doshi Women’s College, SNDT University, Mumbai, Vol-IV, 2015-16.
Bhatia Hitesh (2016) Decoding the Structure of Indias Union Budget Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research, Publishing India Group, New Delhi, Volume 5- Issue 1, January, 2016.
Kumar,Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2015) Rush to Expenditure and Financial Ethics, Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol – 4, Issue – 4, March 2015.
Bhatia Hitesh and Nikita Mehta (2015) Public Expenditure in Education- A Critical Observation, in Contemporary Research in Education edited by Asha J.V and Naseer Ali M.K, NAS Publishers, Kerala, May 2015.
Bhatia Hitesh (2014) Evolution of Social Security: A Historical Perspective, Anvesak, Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR) Ahmadabad, Vol.44, No.1 January-June 2014.
Kumar, Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2014) A Review of Rural Health Care System in Gujarat, Arthshastra, Indian Journal of Economics & Research, Delhi, Vol 3, Issue 6, November-December 2014.
Bhatia Hitesh (2014) Introduction to the Theory of Public Expenditure International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIDR), Eduved, Vol. 01 Issue 05 Aug 2014.
Bhatia Hitesh (2012) Ageing: – Some Conceptual Issues, International Journal of Development and Social Research, Vol. No. III, Issue No. I, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar June, 2012.
Kumar, Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2012) The Dichotomy of Informal V/s Unorganized Sector, Drishtikon:- A Management Journal, Symbiosis Centre for Management and HRD, Pune, Vol 3, Issue 2. June, 2012
Bhatia Hitesh (2012) Opportunities for young Indian Entrepreneurs in Ageing Economies, Journal of Entrepreneurship & Management, Publishing India Group, Vol 1, Issue 1 February, 2012.
Bhatia Hitesh (2012) Social Insurance: – A Historical Perspective, In Denis, Litty et al Emerging Role of Financial Services, Insurance and Banking, (1st ed), Mungalam Publishers, New Delhi (pp 346-367) September, 2012.
Kumar Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2012), Poverty Led Unorganized Sector in India, In Chaudhary, S.K, Sudhansu Nayak and Rajib Panigrahy (eds) Micro Finance and Rural Women Entrepreneurship in India (1st ed), SSDN Publishers, New Delhi (pp186-197). January, 2012
Kumar Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2011) Planet and the Little Fingers: Global Competitiveness in BRIC & Canadian Context. In Parimal Vyas (ed), Global Business Perspectives & Dimensions India and Canada, (1st ed) Mangalam Publications, New Delhi (pp 295-310) July, 2011.
Kumar Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2011), Economic Growth in India:- A Contemporary Analysis, Eco Growth and Stability in the Post Reform Period: Indian Experience, (eds) Rao A.S, P.R.Joshi, Centre for Research in Planning & Development, Faculty of Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda, India July, (pp 124-130) 2011.
Bhatia Hitesh (2010), Demographic Challenges and Business Opportunities in Ageing Economies, ICFAI Reader, ICFAI University Press. January 2010,
Bhatia Hitesh (2010), MICE Tourism – Opportunities & Challenges for India, Marketing Mastermind, ICFAI University Press. February 2010,
Bhatia Hitesh (2010), New Pension Scheme: – A New Deal for Social Security, Portfolio Organizer, ICFAI University Press. August 2009,
Kumar, Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2009), E-BANKING – Some Economic Implications, E-Business, ICFAI University Press January 2009,
Kumar, Jayant and Hitesh Bhatia (2009), Planet and the Little Fingers: Global Competitiveness of BRIC Nations and Canada, ICFAI Reader, ICFAI University Press December 2009