Special Issue on Aligning Finance and Economics with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Afzalur Rahman, Syed Hasa Jafar, Vivien Csapi, András Takács, Tamás Sebestyén, Sazzad Parwez, Yousuf Malik

In this paper: The objective of this special issue titled “Aligning Finance and Economics with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, is to advance scholarly discourse on how financial systems, economic structures,...

A study on financial performance of Nifty 50 Indian companies with strong corporate governance

Aisha Banu, Afzalur Rahman, Manjushree Murari

In this paper: The research investigates how management independence and size i.e., board independence and board size affect the financial success of Indian firms by examining Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equit...

Harnessing digtial financial currencies for sustainable development

Sharanya Venkatesan, K. Soundarapandiyan

In this paper: Recently, advancements in technology have enabled the emergence of Digital financial currencies by exploring global finance by enhancing financial inclusion, economic efficiency, and transparency. Thi...

Frontiers in fintech risk management : A collaborative research platform for a secure future

Farzana, Rafiya Banu, Afzalur Rahman, I. Siddiq, Sameena

In this paper: A new wave of cyber security and data privacy threats has coincided with FinTech’s revolutionary impact on finance, which is characterised by increased accessibility and efficiency. As a result, stron...

An analysis of ERP implementation success in modern India : A case study approach

Aniruddhan Narayanan, K. Soundarapandiyan

In this paper: This research examines the important relationship of digital transformation and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in the context of the Indian manufacturing sector. This research applies a ca...

The influence of ESG policies on FDI : A global perspective

I. Ifra Fathima, Indumathi Natarajan, Krupa B Nair

In this paper: As sustainability gains prominence in global economic and investment decisions, countries are increasingly adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies to attract foreign capital. How...

A conceptual study on “How green marketing influences consumer adoption of green banking services”

Kiran Chikkatumkur Krishnappa, Syed Ahmed Wajih

In this paper: The concept of Green i.e., usage of eco-friendly products has predominantly increased its significance due to sustainability concept specially on environmental safety concern. It has urged even Financ...

Digital inclusion through AI : Enhancing financial literacy for equitable growth

Ajay Singh, Pawan Kumar, Arvinder Kaur, Jigar Rupani, V. Hemant Kumar

In this paper: Enhancing Financial Literacy for Equitable Growth,” postulates that the integration of AI-driven personalized learning systems is pivotal in democratizing access to financial education, transcending e...

AI-driven disruption in finance : Redefining work roles and economic opportunities in the banking system

Ajay Singh, Arvinder Kaur, Pawan Kumar, V. Hemant Kumar

In this paper: AI adoption in the banking sector designates a transformative change where machine learning and AI mechanisms conventionally recognize work roles and business opportunities in the financial industry t...

AI and ML revolution in last-mile delivery optimization : A bibliometric analysis

Ramesh Nalluri, Venkata Reddy Muppani, Sujit Singh

In this paper: Purpose: The integration of AI &ML technologies revolutionized last-mile delivery optimization in retort to the exponential growth in the global e-commerce market. Efficient last-mile logistics have b...

Leveraging AI for sustainable risk assessment in the insurance industry

Veerasankararao Ramisetty, Shaiku Shahida Saheb

In this paper: The context of introducing Artificial Intelligence technologies to assess risks has thrown the insurance industry into a transitional mode across industries. Fast replacing the AI-based models, tradit...

FinTech for a sustainable future : Bridging financial inclusion and economic progress

K. Balaji, D. Sudarsana Murthy, Sathyanarayana Gardasu, P. Seshagiri Rao

In this paper: The rapid evolution of Financial Technology (FinTech) has significantly transformed financial services, fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. This study examines the impact of Fin...

Impact investing : Strategic innovation towards sustainable development goals

Uddipana Gogoi, Rajat Bhattacharjee

In this paper: Impact investing is an emergent area playing a key role in attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through financial innovation, thereby connecting economic, social and environmental impact...

Testing the long run relation between health investments and economic growth in India

Rohin Gaddam, Mohd Shahid Ali, Naveen Siriman, K. Ramachandra Rao, Mohsina Hayat

In this paper: The current study investigates the validity of health led growth hypothesis in India by checking the existence of relationship between health investments and economic growth. For the purpose, data on...

Equity research analysis on automobile sector of India

Abhishek Patil, Palaniappan Sellappan

In this paper: This research paper analyses the financial performance of leading companies in the Indian Automotive Industry—Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp, and Mahindra & Mahin...

Rise of financial technology and emerging theme in the green finance research : A systematic literature review towards future research prospects

Mohd Shahid Ali, Gajanan Pratap Kulkarni, Naveen Siriman, Rohin Gaddam, Afzalur Rahman, Subhra Rajat Balabantaray

In this paper: The aim of this study is to review and categorise the body of green finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) in order to understand thoroughly. This systematic literature using web of science databa...

Seeds of change : Empowering women agri-entrepreneurs in India through key drivers

Yuvaraju Atmakuri, Sujit Singh, Venkata Reddy Muppani

In this paper: This study explores the key drivers behind women’s participation in agricultural entrepreneurship in rural India, emphasizing factors that enable women to establish and sustain agri-enterprises. This...

Environmental performance and greenhouse gas emissions disclosure : A BRSR-based analysis of Indian listed companies

A Fathima, I. Ifra Fathima, R. Radhika

In this paper: This research investigates the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on corporate sustainability in India. It focuses on the alignment of energy usage and carbon emissions with...

An analysis of the impacts of macro-economic variables on the inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India under liberalisation and its sustainability

Swapnamoyee Palit, Ronismita Mishra, Atiba Batul, Anasuya Barik, Ananya Swain

In this paper: Liberalisation has increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India,both inward and outward. However, over these years, India has remained a net recipient of FDI. This paper seeks to examine the dif...

The subjective and objective resilience of the SME sector during the post-Covid era

Mónika Kuti, Mónika Galambosné Tiszberger

In this paper: This study investigates the relationship between objective and subjective operational resilience in the Hungarian SME sector during and after the pandemic period. The ESG survey on Hungarian SMEs (n=3...

Sustainability issues in project management : A systematic literature review

Tímea Szigeti, Miklós Hornyák

In this paper: The increasing integration between digital transformation and sustainability values profoundly influences project management. Not only does digitalisation make processes more efficient, but it also en...

Exploring the nexus of real options and ESG : A bibliometric analysis of Asian research

Vivien Csapi, Alexandra Posza

In this paper: Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions is receiving increasing attention amid global sustainability challenges. Real options theory provides a framew...

Granger causality and impulse response analysis of economic sentiment changes : Evidence from European price indices and the banking sector

Várkonyi Patrik, Erb Edina, Szücs Tamás

In this paper: The present study analyzes how sentiment indicators affect the European banking sector through their influence on sector-specific price indices. Focusing on the STOXX Europe 600, we test whether senti...

The power of marketing : From addiction promotion to social change

Patrik Csapi, Sarolta Zsófia Sárics

In this paper: This study examines how marketing activities can promote and mitigate addictive behaviours, focusing on the socio-economic consequences and the role of non-profit organisations specialised in addictio...

Sustainability and financial success in global markets

Gábor Horváth, Vivien Csapi

In this paper: In today’s globalized economy, both achieving international growth and integrating sustainability (ESG) practices are key strategic issues for companies. Companies operating abroad encounter different...

Sustainability transition in SMEs : Stakeholder incentives and business impact

Ákos Tóth-Pajor, Vivien Csapi, Amir Moradi

In this paper: The study examines the theoretical and empirical frameworks of sustainability transition in SMEs, focusing on sustainability strategy, disclosures, and business impact through the lens of stakeholder...

ESG and the energy mix : An analysis of European Union countries and India

József Ulbert, György Gorjanecz, Adrián Gaál

In this paper: This study examines the relationship between ESG performance and energy mix composition across 14 European countries and India over the period 2009 to 2023. Drawing on Refinitiv’s ESG database, as wel...

Impact of credit on agricultural gowth : Evidences from the States of India

Nischal Singh Barwar, Palaniappan Sellappan, Jagjeevan Kanoujiya, Jalaj Gupta

In this paper: The role of formal credit institutions has been crucial in fostering agricultural growth in India. This research paper examines the impact of credit disbursed by Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) on t...

Digital financial inclusion for rural women : Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development

Sonali Maheshwari, Anupama Pandey, Ravi Kumar

In this paper: Digital financial inclusion plays important role in advancing the rural women economic empowerment by granting access to essential financial services through technology. Despite progress in digital in...

The impact of financial literacy on sustainable management of OOP and catastrophic spending : The mediating role of budgeting practices

S. Vidya, Indumathi Natarajan, Sudha Rajesh

In this paper: The study aimed to assess the factors influencing financial literacy and expenditure management, with the mediating role of budgeting habits. The study involves a sample of 519 individuals in Chennai,...

A study on the influence of deliberate leadership on organisational sustainable development with corporate digital responsibility

M. Madhyvadany, Gajendran Vijayakumar, B. N. Shanthini

In this paper: The growth of digitalization and sustainability practices across businesses has ventured into Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR). The intrinsic existence of the gig economy, intertwined with eleme...

The role of formal credit institutions in fostering agricultural growth in India : A state-wise analysis

Palaniappan Sellappan, Jagjeevan Kanoujiya, Jalaj Gupta

In this paper: Institutional credit is vital for sustaining India’s agriculture-driven rural economy and enhancing farm productivity. Despite noticeable progress, access to credit remains regionally unequal, affecti...

Examining the effects of leadership orientations on knowledge innovation and teaching efficiency of teachers

Zhe Li, Xuelu Qiu

In this paper: Schools are closed institutions compared to enterprises. Overall, a leader is the key person in command of school operations. A leader must develop an instructional environment with good team interact...

Index of Volume 46 (2025)

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