Assist Prof Dr. Abhijeet Chandra | Investor decision-making Award | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor, IIT Kharagpur, India
Assistant Prof. Dr. Abhijeet Chandra , renowned for his groundbreaking research in investor decision-making, has been honored with the prestigious Best Researcher Award . As a faculty member at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur , Dr. Chandra has consistently pushed the boundaries of knowledge in understanding how investors make critical decisions. His work not only enriches academia but also provides invaluable insights for practitioners in the financial world .
Profile
Education
Assist Prof Dr. Abhijeet Chandra is an accomplished scholar with a Ph.D. in Commerce & Business Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, awarded in 2011. He also holds an M.Com. in Business Management from the same institution, conferred in 2007, and a B.Com. (Hons) from L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga, earned in 2005. Dr. Chandraโs educational journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for exploring the intricacies of commerce and business management. His academic pursuits are marked by diligence, expertise, and a dedication to advancing knowledge in his field.
Honours & Awards
Assist Prof Dr. Abhijeet Chandra has garnered numerous accolades in academia, showcasing his exceptional contributions. His work, including papers like Rajverma et al. (2019), has been recognized internationally, earning the prestigious Emerald LITERALTI Award 2020. Additionally, his research excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as the Best Paper Award at the Centre for Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, University of Dundee, UK, and the Best Case Award by ET Cases. Dr. Chandraโs scholarly prowess extends to conferences, where his papers have received acclaim, like the Best Paper Award at VINC 2017. His academic journey began with the National Eligibility Test in 2012, marking the foundation of his scholarly endeavors.
Projects
Assist Prof Dr. Abhijeet Chandraโs research ventures have been quite diverse and impactful . From unraveling the intricacies of connectedness among firms in financial markets , to delving into the nuances of risk aversion among individual investors , his work has spanned across various domains of finance and economics . Collaborating with esteemed institutions like IIT Kharagpur and the National Stock Exchange of India , Prof Chandra has contributed significantly to understanding market dynamics and risk management strategies . His endeavors have not only enriched academic discourse but also provided practical insights for industry stakeholders .
Investor Behaviour
In their research, Abhijeet Chandra and colleagues delve into the intricate world of investor behavior. They explore the nuances of fund managersโ actions, shedding light on their behavioral traits. From individual heterogeneity shaping retail investor behavior to factors influencing Indian investors, their studies offer valuable insights. The selection behavior of individual investors, especially in mutual fund investments, is meticulously examined, providing evidence-based understanding. Furthermore, they delve into the competence effect on individual investorsโ trading behavior, unraveling the intricacies of decision-making in financial markets. Through systematic literature reviews and empirical evidence, their work contributes significantly to understanding investor psychology in the dynamic landscape of finance.
Publication Top Notes
Factors influencing Indian individual investor behaviour: Survey evidence
- 2011
- 232 citations
Decision making in the stock market: Incorporating psychology with finance
- 2008
- 206 citations
- 2010
- 158 citations
Herd Behavior and Asset Pricing in the Indian Stock Market
- 2019
- 63 citations
- 2015
- 61 citations
Barriers and facilitators to knowledge management: evidence from selected Indian universities.
- 2010
- 58 citations
Cause and effect between FII trading behaviour and stock market returns: The Indian experience
- 2012
- 55 citations
Individual investorsโ trading behavior and the competence effect
- 2009
- 52 citations
Impact of ownership structure and dividend on firm performance and firm risk
- 2019
- 44 citations
Ownership structure influencing the joint determination of dividend, leverage, and cost of capital
- 2019
- 33 citations
Behavioural asset pricing: Review and synthesis
- 2017
- 33 citations
Stock market anomalies: A test of calendar effect in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- 2011
- 32 citations
Investment Management by Individual Investors: A Behavioral Approach.
- 2010
- 32 citations
Does individual heterogeneity shape retail investor behaviour?
- 2017
- 28 citations
India Volatility Index (India VIX) and Risk Management in the Indian Stock Market
- 2013
- 20 citations
Predicting stock returns in Nifty index: An application of artificial neural network
- 2010
- 17 citations