Faculty
Mr. Suraj Karande

Mr. Suraj Karande

Assistant Professor of Economics
M.A. Economics
NET JRF, Ph.D. Pursuing
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

suraj.karande@mnlumumbai.edu.in

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Coordinator - CALSTAR

About

Mr. Suraj Karande is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai with over eight years of teaching experience.

He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Fergusson College, Pune and has qualified both the National Eligibility Test (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Economics.

He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). His thesis titled "A Systematic Analysis of Non-Performing Assets in the Indian Banking Sector" is scheduled for submission in January 2026.

His academic interests lie in Law and Economics, Indian Economy, and Public Finance, with a growing focus on interdisciplinary policy analysis.

Education & Qualifications

Ph.D.
Ph.D. Pursuing
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Thesis: "A Systematic Analysis of Non-Performing Assets in the Indian Banking Sector"
Submission: January 2026
M.A.
Master of Arts in Economics
Fergusson College, Pune
NET JRF
UGC-NET and JRF Qualified in Economics

Research Interests & Expertise

Law and Economics Indian Economy Public Finance Banking Sector Non-Performing Assets Financial Systems Policy Analysis Interdisciplinary Research

Ph.D. Research: Empirical and theoretical analysis of NPAs and their impact on the Indian banking sector.

Professional Experience

Current
Assistant Professor of Economics
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
8+ Years
Teaching Experience
Fergusson College, Pune
Christ University
Involved in curriculum development, academic coordination, and mentoring
Training
Competitive Exam Trainer
UGC-NET Aspirants
UPSC Aspirants

Publications & Conferences

Papers
Research Publications
Published around 10 research papers
Including publications in Scopus-indexed journals
Conferences
Conference Presentations
Presented work at various National and International Conferences
Focus
Scholarship Area
Theoretical and empirical dimensions of India’s economic and financial systems

Centre Coordination

Coordinator
Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training and Research (CALSTAR)
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
Contributing to fostering interdisciplinary research and academic dialogue