Rate My Professor Shrikrishna Mahajan

Dr. Shrikrishna S. Mahajan served as Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce and Management at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He also held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management. His academic qualifications include an M.Com., M.Phil. (1994, 'A' Grade from Shivaji University), Ph.D. (2007, Shivaji University), and UGC-NET (1993). Mahajan commenced his professional career as Lecturer in Accountancy at D.R.K. College of Commerce, Kolhapur, from 1995 to 2005, progressing to Lecturer (Selection Grade). From 2005 onwards, he was Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management at Shivaji University, contributing extensively to teaching and research in commerce and management disciplines.

Mahajan's research specializations encompassed accounting, financial management, entrepreneurship development, particularly in rural agribusiness, financial inclusion, banking services, and regional economic development. His scholarly output includes 41 journal articles, 4 conference proceedings, and 2 book chapters, spanning 2006 to 2021, as documented on the university's IRINS platform. Key publications feature "Financial Inclusion in India: Achieving Quantity, but Waiting for Quality" (Economic and Political Weekly, 2023), "Problems of Entrepreneurship Development Through Agribusiness in Rural Areas: A Study of Rice Mills in Kolhapur District" (co-authored with Sagar Powar), "Housing Loan Management: A Study of KUC Bank Ltd." (co-authored with Kshitija Sawant), "Under-Pricing and Undervaluation of PSUs' Shares in Disinvestment" (2007), and "Role of Cashew Nut Industry in Development of Hilly Region in Kolhapur District" (2009, co-authored with Patil). He participated in academic committees, including Board of Studies in Commerce and Management, and served as convenor for departmental seminars. Additionally, Mahajan was recognized for his contributions as a session chair and chief guest at university events and conferences.