The finance and banking sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving regulatory frameworks, globalization, and changing customer expectations. Innovations such as digital banking, financial technology (FinTech), artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data analytics, cybersecurity, sustainable finance, and digital payment ecosystems are redefining the way financial institutions operate and deliver value. These developments have created new opportunities while presenting complex challenges that require innovative thinking, strategic decision-making, and interdisciplinary research. New Horizons in Finance & Banking Sector is a comprehensive collection of scholarly works that explores the emerging dimensions of modern finance and banking. The volume brings together valuable contributions from academicians, researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and practitioners who examine contemporary developments, innovative financial practices, and the future direction of financial institutions in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
Authors
Priyanka Khanna
Priyanka Khanna has taken on numerous administrative roles that have greatly contributed to the growth and development of her department and institution. As the Chairperson of the Department from more than past two decades, she has adeptly supervised the comprehensive inspection of various units within the B.Com, M.Com programs, as well as three Value Added courses—Travel and Tourism, Bank Management, and Computer Based Accounting—under her expert guidance. In addition, she has excelled as the Admission Incharge for both B.Com and M.Com programs and skillfully managed the Timetable for the Department. Her commitment to student well-being is evident through her organization of various events, workshops, seminars, and competitions, at regular intervals, throughout these two decades, that promote holistic student development. Dr. Khanna has also facilitated crucial opportunities for students by arranging the execution of summer internships and training sessions for those in the M.Com and B.Com programs. Beyond her department,
Sushil Kalyani has earned his PhD in Accounting & Finance. He has done PGCPF from IIM Indore and has done MBA in Finance, MA in Business Economics, PG Diploma in Foreign Trade, PG Diploma in Financial Management, and has qualified UGC NET (Management). In his overall experience of 21+ years in academics and corporate, he has worked with institutes like IMI – Bhubaneswar, ICAI (Jaipur Chapter), IIS University and is currently working with NIIT University as an Associate Professor in Management Area. In his stint with corporate world, he worked with a Dubai based company as a Reginal Financial Controller and has handled 25 branches of the company situated in African continent.
Zenia Garg has earned a 4-year experience of being an Assistant Professor in Commerce. She has qualified ugc net 3 times with expertise in Bcom hons and Mcom (finance). During her service period she has gained knowledge about diverse field of Commerce. Her teaching interests are Financial Management, advance accounting and Law