I'm Dr. Rattan Sharma
Dr. Rattan Sharma has rich experience of more than 45 years in the field of education. During this period, he has worked in various prestigious institutes of India. Currently, he is associated with Delhi School of Business, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies- Technical Campus , Delhi . He is Chairman of Centre for Sustainable Development, VIPS-TC & DSB.

About Me
- 45 years of extensive experience in the education sector.
- Contributed his expertise to various esteemed educational institutions in India.
- Currently affiliated with Delhi School of Business and Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus, Delhi.
- Holds the position of Chairman at the Centre for Sustainable Development, VIPS-TC & DSB.
Dr. Rattan Sharma
Dr. Sharma began his career in teaching at an affiliated college of Delhi University. Some of the elite institutes where Dr. Sharma has worked include:
- Indian Institute of Management- Lucknow
- Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
- S.P.Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, where he served as Director of Center of Family Managed Businesses
- Administrative Staff College of India,Hyderabad
- BULMIMwhere he was the founder, Director; a constituent of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
- He has also worked asDirector of a business school in the private sector
Dr. Sharma was also EFMD fellow in Manchester Business School, U.K.
He is a professional trainer and conducts short duration programs for executives at various levels in the corporate as well as Government sectors and help sharpen their management skills. He has conducted / directed / was involved in more than 200 short duration programs during his stay at MDI- Gurgaon, IIM-Lucknow, and ASCI- Hyderabad, BULMIM. Typically, his involvement was in MDPs offered for different levels of management in the area of Financial Management, Cost Management and General Management for PSUs like ONGC, MMTC, IPCL , Airport Authority of India, NTPC etc. He was also associated with MDPs offered for Government officials – IAS officer, IFS officers etc. and for some banks and other State Public Enterprises. He has done MDPs on: Finance for Non Finance Executives, ,Zero based budgeting, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Cost Analysis & Management, Activity Based Costing etc. apart from General Management topics like Problem Solving, Leadership & other modules.
He is a member of a number of professional bodies and helps various institutes in their efforts to provide quality and relevant management education. In addition, he was a Visitor’s nominee in Department of Commerce, Aligarh Muslim University, Faculty of Management Studies of Delhi University and a member of committee of Credit Appraisal and Evaluation of PICUP.
His Ph. D was on identifying Financial Variables and their Impact on P/E ratios of Corporate Equities in India. He has written several articles in this field. He was awarded the best article award of the Year by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1987. He has examined several Ph. D thesis submitted to various Institutes/ Universities like IIT-Delhi, Jamia Milia & Delhi. Apart from research and training he has been a consultant to various organizations in different industrial sectors.
He interacts with the industry and government sectors in various capacities . His areas of interest include corporate Governance, CSR, Sustainability, Strategy.

Achievement
Extensive Educational Experience: With a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in education, Dr. Sharma has honed his expertise through various roles in the field.
Leadership at Prestigious Institutions: Dr. Sharma’s association with renowned institutes such as Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow, Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, and S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, reflects his leadership and commitment to quality education.
Champion of Sustainable Development: Serving as the Chairman of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies- Technical Campus, Delhi, Dr. Sharma has demonstrated his dedication to fostering sustainability in education and beyond.
Former AIMS President: His appointment as the President of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) during 2018-19, overseeing approximately 800 business schools, signifies his stature in the education sector.
Diverse Academic Background: An alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, Dr. Sharma’s strong academic foundation complements his rich professional experience.
Private Sector Expertise: His role as Director of a business school in the private sector underscores his versatility and adaptability in different educational contexts.
Research Contributions: Dr. Sharma’s EFMD fellowship at Manchester Business School, U.K., where he worked on factors influencing abnormal returns on corporate equities in the U.K., showcases his commitment to cutting-edge research.
Professional Contributions: Actively participating in various professional bodies, examining Ph.D. theses, and contributing articles to esteemed institutions like the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dr. Sharma demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.
Influential Consultancy: Dr. Sharma’s consultancy roles with diverse organizations across industrial sectors highlight his practical relevance and impact beyond academia.
Dynamic Trainer: Conducting over 200 short duration programs for executives across corporate and government sectors, he has demonstrated his dedication to enhancing management skills at various levels.
Ph.D. and Published Work: His Ph.D. on Identifying Financial Variables and their Impact on P/E ratios of Corporate Equities in India, along with numerous published articles, reflects his contribution to scholarly research.
Recognition: His receipt of the best article award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and his interactions with industry and government sectors underline his recognition as a thought leader.
Focus on CSR and Sustainability: Dr. Sharma’s involvement in studying CSR activities in the Indian Corporate Sector reflects his forward-looking approach and dedication to responsible business practices.
Dr. Rattan Sharma’s achievements encapsulate a lifetime of dedication to education, research, leadership, and the advancement of sustainable practices in management and business.
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Work Experience
Over 40 Years of Educational Leadership: Dr. Sharma has amassed a wealth of experience in the education sector, spanning more than four decades.
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus, Delhi: Currently, Dr. Sharma holds the prestigious position of Professor Emeritus and Chairman at this institution, where he contributes to educational excellence and sustainable development.
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS): Dr. Sharma’s leadership journey includes serving as the President of AIMS, a prominent body representing around 800 business schools in India, during the 2018-19 period.
Indian Institute of Management- Lucknow: Dr. Sharma’s journey in academia began at this renowned institution, where he contributed significantly to management education.
Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon: His next stop showcased his dedication at MDI Gurgaon, where he continued to shape the landscape of business education.
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai: Serving as the Director of the Center of Family Managed Businesses at SPJIMR Mumbai, Dr. Sharma exemplified his commitment to both academia and practical business insights.
Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad: Dr. Sharma’s expertise extended to public administration through his role at this esteemed institution.
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management (BULMIM): As the founder and Director of BULMIM, Dr. Sharma played a pivotal role in establishing an institution of repute.
Private Sector Business School: His foray into the private sector as a Director of a business school highlighted his adaptability and relevance in different educational contexts.
Research Fellowship at Manchester Business School, U.K.: Dr. Sharma’s academic pursuits took him abroad, where he worked on factors influencing abnormal returns on corporate equities in the U.K.
Aligarh Muslim University and Delhi University: His contribution as a Visitor’s nominee in the Department of Commerce at Aligarh Muslim University and the Faculty of Management Studies at Delhi University showcases his involvement in shaping curriculum and academic policies.
Professional Trainer: Conducting over 200 short-duration programs for executives in corporate and government sectors, Dr. Sharma has been a dynamic force in enhancing management skills.
Consultancy and Industry Interaction: Dr. Sharma’s consultancy roles with various organizations across industrial sectors underscore his practical relevance and impact beyond academia.
Research and Publication: A Ph.D. holder from Delhi University, Dr. Sharma’s research on identifying financial variables and their impact on P/E ratios of Corporate Equities in India, along with numerous published articles, demonstrates his scholarly contributions.
Focus on CSR and Sustainability: His ongoing engagement with CSR activities in the Indian Corporate Sector highlights his dedication to responsible business practices.
Dr. Rattan Sharma’s work experience is a testament to his dedication to education, research, leadership, and his profound impact on shaping management education in India.
Research Publications
- P/E Ratios and Investment Decisions, The Chartered Accountant , October, 1984 (Won the Best Article Award for 1985-86 from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi). In this article the role of fundamental security analysis was highlighted under both the situations whether stock markets are efficient or not. A theoretical framework using P/E ratio analysis was proposed to help investors in taking investment decisions. Attempt was to relate theory with practice of investment decision-making.
- Financing Equipment Acquisition through Lease-An Analysis- co-authored, ASCI journal of Management, March 1985. It attempted to highlight the evaluation of lease as a source of finance from lessors’ point of view making use of both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis.
- Zero-based Budgeting – Reality or Myth, Management Accountant, April 19085. It explored the possibility of using zero-based budgeting in governmental activities in India in order to derive the benefits of better allocation of scarce resources among competing uses.
- Industrial Sickness: An Analysis, ASCI Journal of Management, September, 1985. Attempted to analyse the causes of sickness in Indian Industries and the possible solutions.
- Prevention is better than cure, Fortune India June 1986. Attempted to describe various stages under which a unit passes through before finally becoming sick. Need for preventive strategy was emphasized.
- A re-look at Financial Statement Analysis, – Business Standard, March 29 & 30, 1988. Used a simple but logical framework to analyse the performance of a company using some pertinent ratios with the help of data gathered from annual reports of a multi product, multi division company of India viz. Delhi Cloth Mills Ltd.
- Implementation of Zero Base Budgeting Business Standard, June 1988. With the declared objectives of Government of India to use zero based budgeting in its budgeting exercise, it attempt to suggest the way to go about its implementation in various public sector undertakings – Central as well as States.
- Factors Affecting Relative Prices of Equity Shares in India – An Empirical Analysis of Cotton Textile Industry. The Chartered Accountant, August 1989, pp. 110-114, Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi.
- Impact of Financial Variables on P/E Ratios of Equities Across Industries in India. Working paper.
- TRIMS: Its Implications , Synergy :ITS Journal of IT and Management, June 2002
- Indian Economic Reforms: Issues and Challenges, Synergy: ITS Journal of IT and Management, January, 2003 .
- Indian Power Sector: Issues and Challenges, Synergy: ITS Journal of IT and Management, July, 2003.
- Corporate Governance- Some Reflections : (co-authored) Synergy: ITS Journal of IT and Management, July, 2004





From the Community

His commitment to student development is evident through his personalized guidance and feedback. He takes a genuine interest in our academic and professional progress

Dr. Sharma’s passion for teaching reflects in his lectures. He makes the classroom a dynamic space where learning is enjoyable and meaningful.

As a mentor, Dr. Sharma’s advice extends beyond academics. His insights into industry trends and career paths have been invaluable for shaping our future.
Stay In Touch
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