Dr. Rajiv Umeshchandra Kalebar, an Associate Professor, is certified in CFP Investment Planning and the CISI Foundation Module. With 23 years of experience across industry, entrepreneurship, and academia, he holds a PhD from Mysore University. His expertise includes Investment Planning, Financial Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Commodity Markets, and Insurance. Dr. Kalebar's professional journey spans roles at Berger Paints, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., and Hutchison Essar South India Ltd. (Vodafone Idea Ltd.), offering valuable strategic insights. He founded a stock broking firm in 2005 and co-founded Vishal Financial School, specializing in financial training and investment management. His entrepreneurial achievements include winning the Best Business Plan Competition by TiE-Hubli. In academia, Dr. Kalebar teaches Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Corporate Finance. Recognized for his research, he won the Best Research Paper Award at KRUPACON 2023 and Alliance University 2023. He has been a resource person for ICAI, LIC, SBI Life, and ING Vysya training workshops. A life member of ISTDC, he serves on the Board of Studies and contributes extensively to research publications and conferences. Dr. Kalebar seamlessly integrates academic excellence with industry expertise.
