Research

Research & publications.

My work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, startups, and economic growth — with a close focus on India’s startup ecosystem, incubation, innovation, and sustainable enterprise.

Research focus

My research examines how startups drive economic growth, how incubation and policy shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how innovation and sustainability intersect in emerging markets. Much of it is grounded in the Indian context — Startup India, DPIIT-recognised ventures, and the institutions that support them.

Doctoral research

PhD in Entrepreneurship, Gujarat University — “The Role of Startups in Economic Growth: A Study of Selected Incubation Centres in Gujarat.”

Book

Built From Scratch: Seven Indian Startup Stories — and the Lessons Hidden Inside Them. Read more about the book →

Journal articles

• Mapping the Evolution of Green Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric AnalysisThe IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development · 2025
• The Road Less Travelled: Defying Limits and Achieving Success as Women Entrepreneurs in GujaratLambert Academic Publishing · 2025
• Innovation and Sustainability in India: Analyzing the Global Innovation Index and SDG Score (2014–2023)Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship · ISSN 2229-5348 · 2025
• AI-Powered Analysis of Social Media Effects on Consumer Purchasing Behaviour in E-MarketingEuropean Economic Letters · ISSN 2323-5233 · 2024
• Investment in Elementary Education: Analyzing Assam’s Public Expenditure TrendsJournal of Management & Entrepreneurship · ISSN 2229-5348 · 2024
• Exploring the Correlation Between DPIIT-Recognised Startups and Funding Raised by Indian Startups: A 2016–2022 AnalysisInternational Journal of Novel Research and Development · ISSN 2456-4184 · 2024
• A Comprehensive Study on the Influence of Monetary Policy on Stock Market VolatilityRabindra Bharati University Journal of Economics · ISSN 0975-802X · 2024
• From Inception to Employment: The Journey of Recognised Startups in India under the Startup India InitiativePerspectives in Social Work · ISSN 0974-5114 · 2023

Conference papers

• Creating a Supportive Ecosystem for Student EntrepreneursICSSR-sponsored conference, IILM University · 2024
• Skill-Based Education for Women Entrepreneurship & Startup DevelopmentInternational Conference, Poddar International · 2024
• Reimagining Globalization in a Deglobalizing WorldISDSI-Global Conference, IIM Ranchi · 2023
• The ESG Imperative for a Sustainable FutureCPIM International Conference, Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University · 2023

Academic service

• Reviewer — Academy of Management Annual Meeting (85th)2025
• Reviewer — India Strategy Conference (IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore & ISB)2024
• Reviewer — International Journal of Management, Public Policy and Research (Gujarat University)2025

Academic profiles: Google Scholar · ORCID · ResearchGate