The faculty members at the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) combine extensive academic credentials with deep industry experience. The institution's teaching roster includes seasoned professors, doctorates, researchers, and corporate consultants dedicated to a practice-oriented pedagogy.
Institute Leadership: Headed by experienced directors and academic leads—such as Dr. Komal Singh (Director, ISBS MBA) and Dr. Renu Bhargava (Director, ISBS PGDM)—who steer the institute's vision toward holistic management training and corporate readiness.
Department Heads & Senior Professors:
Dr. Abhinav D. Jog (Professor & HOD, Finance) – Ph.D., MBA, M.Com, CAIIB (Over two decades of professional and academic experience).
Dr. Mahesh U. Mangaonkar (Professor & HOD, General Management) – Ph.D., M.Phil, MBA, IGNOU Gold Medalist.
Prof. Shikha Sindhu (HOD, HR & Head - Management Development Programmes) – MPM, PGDM-HR, recognized nationally for leadership in HR education.
Dr. Bagirathi Iyer (Associate Professor & HOD, Marketing).
High Academic Rigor: A significant portion of the faculty holds doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) from recognized universities or possess professional certifications (such as CA, CS, CAIIB, and NET/SET qualifications).
Industry Cross-Over: Many core and visiting faculty members bring active corporate backgrounds, having served in senior capacities across finance, marketing, human resources, and operations for top-tier firms. This blend ensures the curriculum remains synced with real-world business dynamics.
Case-Study Methodology: Faculty members heavily utilize live business cases, simulations, and interactive discussions rather than relying solely on theoretical lectures.
Faculty-Mentorship Program: Each student is assigned a faculty mentor who provides individualized guidance on academic progress, summer internship selection, career pathing, and personality development.
Research & Publications: The teaching body actively contributes to management literature, publishing regularly in national and international peer-reviewed journals, authoring textbooks, and organizing corporate conclaves and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs).
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