Dr. Nikhil M N, PhD
Assistant Professor at CMS B-School, Jain University · PhD in Finance (MAHE, Manipal) · UGC-NET (Management) · Researcher | Journal Reviewer | LinkedIn Contributor
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About Dr. Nikhil M N
Academic Profile
Accomplished academic and researcher specialised in Finance. Life member of the Indian Accounting Association, Indian Commerce Association, and Indian Econometric Society.
Research Impact
Published several research papers in Scopus and ABDC-indexed journals. Active profiles on ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.
Current Role: Assistant Professor
Teaching Finance subjects to MBA students at CMS Business School, Jain University, Bangalore since February 2025.
Teaching
MBA Finance subjects; developing Coursera courses; guiding master thesis and TD-PCL projects.
Student Development
Mentoring research skills via the Student R&D Cell; placement training through GDs and Personal Interviews.
Events & Activities
Organised Cranium, Pitch-In, Women's Day, Graduation Day, and Khel Utsav as Student Council coordinator.
Finance Interest Group
Leading finance activities and CESIM simulation games as Faculty Coordinator.
Research Publications
Ongoing and published research spanning capital structure, firm performance, volatility modelling, and working capital — contributing to Scopus and ABDC-indexed literature.
Ind AS & Firm Performance
Does the Adoption of Ind AS Affect the Performance of Firms in India? (Oct 2025–Present)
Cash Conversion Cycle
The Impact of Cash Conversion Cycle on Firm Performance: Evidence from Indian Automobile Sector
Bank Nifty Volatility
Modelling Indian Bank Nifty volatility using univariate GARCH models
Capital Structure Review
Overview of Precedents of Capital Structure in India: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review Analysis
Sovereign Bond Volatility
Modelling asymmetric sovereign bond yield volatility with univariate GARCH models: Evidence from India
Career Journey
1
2025–Present
Assistant Professor, CMS Business School, Jain University, Bangalore
2
2023–2025
Journal Reviewer, Journal of Business Management and Finance — double-blind peer reviews
3
2021–2025
Research Scholar & Teaching Assistant, Manipal School of Commerce and Economics, MAHE
4
2019–2025
Life Insurance Agent, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited
5
2019–2020
Branch Manager, Madhav Prakash Cashews, Delhi — managed sales, inventory, and customer relations
PhD Research at MAHE, Manipal
Conducted doctoral research on "Capital Structure and Firm Performance with the Moderating Effect of Ind AS" (Feb 2021 – Jan 2025), under the guidance of Dr. Suman Chakraborty and Dr. Sandeep S Shenoy.

Shodhganga Thesis: hdl.handle.net/10603/644536
Education
01
B.Com — Nitte University
Bachelor of Commerce · June 2014 – May 2017
02
MBA — Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management
Finance & Marketing Specialisation · July 2017 – July 2019
03
PhD — Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Finance and Accounting · February 2021 – January 2025
04
M.Com — Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Accounting and Finance · July 2025 – July 2027 (Ongoing)
Certifications & Honours
Certifications
Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence
NEP-Aligned UGC Guru-Dakshata Faculty Induction Programme
Financial Markets (with Honours)
Working Capital Management
Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation
Honours & Awards
  • Academic Excellence Award (×3)
  • Dr. TMA Pai Scholarship for PhD Course
  • Wiley Top Viewed Article
Skills & Languages
Top Skills
Databases
Software
Syllabus Development
Languages
Kannada
Native or Bilingual
Tulu
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
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Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Open to academic collaborations, research partnerships, and professional engagements.
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