Kumar, R. & Khanna, K. (2025). Factors Determing the Profitability of Acquirers in Cross-Border Acquisitions: An Empirical Study. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v5i2.2841(ABDC)
Raghawendra Kumar, Dr. Kirti Khanna. (2025). Merging to Become Bigger and Stronger: A Case Study of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank Merger with Bank of Baroda. European Economic Letters (EEL), 15(3), 1481–1490. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v15i3.3546(ABDC)
Gala, D. M., Khanna, K., Pawar, B., Parmeshwari, & Savita. (2025). Optimising customer churn prediction in digital banking through ensemble learning approaches. In Progressive Computational Intelligence, Information Technology and Networking (Chap. 52). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003650010-52(Scopus)
Kumar, R. & Khanna, K. (2025). Navigating Through Mergers and Acquisitions to Achieve Competitive Edge: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Banks. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v5i2.2841(ABDC)
Tyagi M., Srivastava, P., & Khanna. K (2025). The Ethics of Ad Fraud: A Corporate Responsibility Perspective. Edited book “Avoiding Ad Fraud and Supporting Brand Safety: Programmatic Advertising Solutions”, IGI Global Publication, pp 27-42. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7041-4.ch002 (Scopus indexed)
Khanna, K., Sharma, V. Gupta, M.(2024). ARDL Bound Test Approach For The State Of Economy: A Study Of Indian Scenario (During And Post Covid Era).In S. Taneja, Sood, K. & et al. (Eds) Edited book titled Finance Analytics in Business: Perspectives on Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy, Emerald Publishing, pp 293-306. DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-572-920241015 (Scopus indexed)
Achievement And Awards
Best Paper Award, International Conference on Emerging Issues in Accounting & Finance (2011).
Motivational Award for 100% University Results (2015–16).
Resource Person for workshops on Research Methodology, SPSS, Financial Econometrics, and Trade Wars.
Internal Research Project Grant (MRIIRS) Rs 1,30,000/-
Numerous contributions as a reviewer for Scopus/UGC-listed journals and IGI Global edited books.
Copyright: Refined 6 Force Model of Competitive Environment (Published: March 2024)
Copyright: Redefining Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Digital era (Published: October 2024)
From Poverty to Prosperity: Leveraging Capital Markets for Sustainable Development, withCo-Editors Dr Shabir Alam, Dr Mohammad Irfan, Dr Hasan Dincer, ISEM Series- SPRINGER (Published in October 2025): https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-99166-0(More than 25 publications across Scopus, ABDC, UGC Care & international edited volumes.)
Research paper Presented /Published in conference
Presented research papers at 20+ national and international conferences, including:
RGCMS Mumbai (2022)
CGE Chandigarh (2022)
KR Mangalam University (2020)
DIAS International Conference (2020)
ISTD National Conference, Dehradun
International Conference on Innovations in Management Practices (Bangalore, 2012)
EBAA International Conference, DEI Agra
RDA–RDRF Jaipur International Conference (2011)
Teaching Interest
Accounts, Finance, Taxation
Participation in National and International Conferences
Internal Track Chair for MRCON Conference 2025 (April 2025)
Organised NITTTR One-week STC on Managing Ego & Emotions at Workplace as Nodal coordinator of Remote centre from Sept 11-15, 2023.
Organised 4th PRISM Conference, Nov 19-21, 2024. (Core Team Member)
Education
M.Com, M.Phil, PhD
Selected Publications
Kumar, R. & Khanna, K. (2025). Factors Determing the Profitability of Acquirers in Cross-Border Acquisitions: An Empirical Study. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v5i2.2841(ABDC)
Raghawendra Kumar, Dr. Kirti Khanna. (2025). Merging to Become Bigger and Stronger: A Case Study of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank Merger with Bank of Baroda. European Economic Letters (EEL), 15(3), 1481–1490. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v15i3.3546(ABDC)
Gala, D. M., Khanna, K., Pawar, B., Parmeshwari, & Savita. (2025). Optimising customer churn prediction in digital banking through ensemble learning approaches. In Progressive Computational Intelligence, Information Technology and Networking (Chap. 52). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003650010-52(Scopus)
Kumar, R. & Khanna, K. (2025). Navigating Through Mergers and Acquisitions to Achieve Competitive Edge: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Banks. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jier.v5i2.2841(ABDC)
Tyagi M., Srivastava, P., & Khanna. K (2025). The Ethics of Ad Fraud: A Corporate Responsibility Perspective. Edited book “Avoiding Ad Fraud and Supporting Brand Safety: Programmatic Advertising Solutions”, IGI Global Publication, pp 27-42. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7041-4.ch002 (Scopus indexed)
Khanna, K., Sharma, V. Gupta, M.(2024). ARDL Bound Test Approach For The State Of Economy: A Study Of Indian Scenario (During And Post Covid Era).In S. Taneja, Sood, K. & et al. (Eds) Edited book titled Finance Analytics in Business: Perspectives on Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy, Emerald Publishing, pp 293-306. DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-572-920241015 (Scopus indexed)
Academic Experience
12+ years of teaching and research experience
Research Interest
Green Technology & Sustainability
Financial Inclusion
Capital Markets & Financial Econometrics
Macro Economics
Sustainable Business, ESG & Green Finance
Achievement And Awards
Best Paper Award, International Conference on Emerging Issues in Accounting & Finance (2011).
Motivational Award for 100% University Results (2015–16).
Resource Person for workshops on Research Methodology, SPSS, Financial Econometrics, and Trade Wars.
Internal Research Project Grant (MRIIRS) Rs 1,30,000/-
Numerous contributions as a reviewer for Scopus/UGC-listed journals and IGI Global edited books.
Copyright: Refined 6 Force Model of Competitive Environment (Published: March 2024)
Copyright: Redefining Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Digital era (Published: October 2024)
