Dr. Shubhra Aanand

Bio

Dr. Shubhra Aanand is a distinguished academic leader, finance specialist, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 25 years of academic experience and 4 years of industry experience in financial services. As Professor and Head of the Department of Financial Management at the School of Management, she is committed to fostering academic excellence, research, and industry-integrated learning in the field of finance.

 

Guided by her philosophy of “Empowering minds through financial education; securing futures through smart wealth management,” Dr. Aanand has dedicated her career to developing future-ready finance professionals through innovative teaching, research mentorship, and curriculum development. Her expertise spans Financial Management, Investment Planning, Wealth Management, Personal Finance, Financial Markets, and Strategic Financial Decision-Making, enabling students to connect classroom concepts with real-world financial practices.

 

In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Aanand is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Co-founder of MoneyUp Investor Services, where she provides financial planning and portfolio management services while promoting financial literacy among individuals and communities. Her practical experience enriches her teaching by bringing contemporary industry perspectives into the classroom.

 

An accomplished mentor and researcher, Dr. Aanand is passionate about guiding research and innovation, solving complex financial challenges, and transforming financial data into strategic business insights. She is widely recognized for her engaging, storytelling-based teaching approach, making complex financial concepts accessible, relevant, and impactful for students.

 

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, Dr. Aanand continuously explores emerging trends in finance and education, striving to bridge the gap between academia and industry while inspiring students to become ethical, analytical, and globally competent financial leaders.

 

Faculty: Financial Management – School of Management

Academic Qualifications: CFP®, Ph.D., MBA, B.Sc.

Industry Experience: 4 Years

Academic Experience: 25 Years

Administrative Responsibility: Professor & Head of the Department – Financial Management