Prof. Shaunak Mainkar
Assistant Professor (Finance)
Contact:
Email: shaunak.mainkar@imdr.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunakmainkar/
Orchid Id: 0009-0004-2586-9447
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yuKFUXQAAAAJ&hl=en
Areas Taught:
Financial Management ,Managerial Economics , Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
Derivatives ,Financial Planning & Wealth Management,Cost & Management Accounting
Financial Accounting, Taxation
Faculty Profile
Mr. Shaunak Kishor Mainkar is an Assistant Professor in Finance at the Deccan Education Society’s Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune, and a SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000009269). With a strong academic background (NET, SET, M.Com, CMA-Inter) and ongoing doctoral-level research in financial markets under the Fellow Program in Management (FPM), he brings a blend of scholarly rigor and industry expertise. His professional experience spans equity and derivatives research, course development, and financial education.
He has taught across reputed institutions including BMCC, Ness Wadia College, Modern College, and Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, delivering specialized courses in financial markets and management. His research has been published in UGC and Scopus indexed journals, and he has designed financial literacy content for international schools. Recognized with multiple awards, including for derivative trading performance and innovative pedagogy, he continues to contribute actively to academia, research, and industry consulting
Experience
Mr. Mainkar has over seven years of academic experience, teaching finance and accounting at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has served as a faculty at BMCC, Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Modern College, and Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, and currently teaches Financial Management, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management,Financial Planning & Wealth, and Derivatives at IMDR. In industry, he works as a SEBI-registered research analyst, where he provides risk-optimized equity and derivatives research since 2022. He has also conducted training programs, credit courses, and financial literacy workshops for diverse audiences.
Published Papers:
● Mainkar, S., Jain, S., & Bagade, D. (2024). Applying Point Planning in the Indian Derivatives Market: A Step towards a Resilient Viksit Bharat. South Asian Journal of Management, 31(5).
● Jain, S., & Mainkar, S. (2024). Indian Financial System's Readiness for LIBOR-to-SOFR Transition: An Analytical Study. South Asian Journal of Management, 31(5).
● Mainkar, S., Borawake, H., & Ranjane, T. (2024). Exploring Algorithmic Solutions for Effective Decisions Concerning Investments in Equity Stocks Amidst Financial Disruptions Using the COVID-19 and Sub-prime Crises as Case Studies. Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 18(3).
● Mainkar, S. (2023). Cultivating Success: Millets as a Path to Sustainable Development. In Millets: Nature's Nutri-Grain (pp. 146).
● Mainkar, S. (2020). Swing Trading: A Milestone towards Financial Innovation. Our Heritage, 68(Special Issue-13), 89–100.
● Mainkar, S. (2019). Unravelling the Science Behind Investments. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 6(1), 174–179.
Books:
● Desai, N., Bagade, D., & Mainkar, S. (Eds.). (2024). Niti: Navigating Indian Traditions in Industry. Deccan Education Society Publication (Edited Volume).
Case Studies:
● Dhawale, S. A., Vedak, V., Brahmane, J., Jamadar, J., & Mainkar, S. (2024). Crafting Financial Freedom: A Diverse Entrepreneurial Odyssey. AIMS Journal of Management, Vol. 10, Special Number, October 2024, pp. 230–245 .Conferences and Paper
Awards and Recognition:
● Winner – Fyers 30-Day Challenge (Derivatives Trading) (2023)
● Award of Appreciation – Sankalp Kala Manch for innovative financial education initiative. (2022)
● Accompanied Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar on sitar for an album recording. (2017)
● 2nd Prize – Pan-India Sitar Competition, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (2009)