Indira Gandhi Institute of

Development Research

Placement Brochure
2011-2012
 Board of Directors Vision & Values
Chairman Ÿ To promote and conduct research on
Dr. D. Subbarao development from a broad inter-disciplinary
Governor, Reserve Bank of India perspective (economic, technological, social,
political and ecological)
Ÿ To promote co-operative endeavour and
Members
interaction between research scholars and
Prof. S. Mahendra Dev
institutions in India and abroad
Director (Vice Chancellor), IGIDR
Ÿ To undertake projects or activity this renders
itself useful for the furtherance of development
Prof. Goverdhan Mehta and social welfare
Ex-Director and CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow, Ÿ To carry out training for advanced degrees viz.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Master's and Doctorate award

Prof. K.L.Krishna
Ex-Director, Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi

Dr. Mihir Rakshit

Director, Monetary Research Project, ICRA, Kolkata

Dr. Subir Gokarn

Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India

Dr. S Chandrasekhar
Associate Professor, IGIDR

Dr. Vikas Chitre

Hon.Director,Indian Institute of Political Economy, Pune

Dr. Vinod K Sharma

Professor, IGIDR

Secretary
Mr. Jai Mohan Pandit
Registrar, IGIDR
 From The Director's Desk

“IGIDR is an advanced teaching and research institute. It offers M.Sc.

(Econ.), M.Phil and PhD degrees and provides professional training in most
branches of economics from a multidisciplinary perspective. The teaching
programme has cutting edge curricula and accomplished faculty. It has a
vibrant student body which is diverse in the academic background as well
as national character. Its teaching programme is unique in terms of
research assistantships which give opportunity for students to assist the
faculty in research projects. In these projects, they handle large data sets,
use advanced quantitative techniques and learn how to interpret the
results. Quantitative techniques, analytical insights and field experience
are all blended in the research projects as well as in various courses
offered. No wonder then that our graduates develop wide-ranging
expertise on several broad fronts. Our students have got jobs in reputed
corporate firms, banks, research institutes, universities and NGOs. It
reflects the quality of teaching and research at IGIDR.”

S. Mahendra Dev
From The Dean’s Desk

“IGIDR is a leading emerging institute that offers post-graduate

programme in Economics and Development Studies of international
standard. Its graduate program emphasizes analytical understanding,
quantitative approach and contemporary policy relevant
applications. It equips the student with tools and methods that
enables them to undertake studies of macro-economic problems,
sector or industry specific issues and microeconomic behaviour. The
hallmark of the programme is the diversity of student background,
accomplished faculty and continuously updated academic
curriculum. Support systems in terms of modern library, latest
econometric software and computational facilities further strengthen
this. The student gets hands on experience with data related to
national and international macroeconomics-finance, household and
corporate-firm-level data on a variety of dimensions. Exposure to the
ideas of national and international scholars of repute who regularly
visit IGIDR to present seminars is a distinct advantage. Access to
alumni in domestic and global corporations of repute provides
network and learning benefits. I am highly confident that IGIDR
students get the learning opportunities that prepare them to take up
challenging jobs in different organizations.”

K. V. Ramaswamy
From The Desk Of Dean Students'
Welfare

“Over the years IGIDR has acquired a very high reputation for its M.Sc.,
M.Phil, and PhD programmes and for producing graduates with
excellent analytical and empirical skills from a multi-disciplinary
perspective. The students are exposed to the modern methods of
economic analysis and trained in sophisticated computational skills
during the programme under the guidance of highly accomplished
faculty members. Our course curricula are updated regularly and very
low student-teacher ratio ensures that the students receive personal
attention from the teachers. Students' evaluation is based on a number
of criteria including classroom participation, term papers, assignments
and regular examinations, and our faculty use the feedback from the
students for continuous upgrading and refinement of their teaching
methods. The students are encouraged to participate in seminars and
workshops that are regularly conducted at the institute and also to
present their work at national and international seminars and
conferences. Our students also benefit from an excellent network of
alumni in the corporate sector and in research and academic institutes”

Vijay Laxmi Pandey

From The Desk Of Registrar

“Since its foundation in 1987, IGIDR has been committed to excellence in

teaching and research. It is an advanced research institute established by the
Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from
a multi-disciplinary point of view. Along with the highly qualified and
respected faculty, the infrastructural offerings of IGIDR are one of the best in
India. We have provided the students with a state of the art library and
computer centre, and have also provided them with options for recreation
which include a badminton court, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis
court, etc. We offer not only a chance to excel academically, but a chance for
overall development of the student.”

Jai Mohan Pandit

 Contents
Ÿ About IGIDR..............................................................................................................7
Ÿ Life at IGIDR.......................................................................................................8
Ÿ Recent Events.................................................................................................... 9
Ÿ Academic Program & Course Structure............................................................10
Ÿ Why recruit at IGIDR?.............................................................................................12
Ÿ Students' Profile - M.Sc/M.Phil Final Year........................................................13
Ÿ Students' Profile - M.Sc First Year..........................................................................18
Ÿ Faculty...........................................................................................................................19
Ÿ Placement Process....................................................................................................20
Ÿ Past Recruiters...........................................................................................................21
Ÿ Contact us.....................................................................................................................22
About IGIDR

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an

advanced research institute established in 1987. The campus, sprawling
over a 14-acre lush green hillside, was inaugurated by the then Prime
Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The Institute is fully funded by the Reserve
Bank of India and has been recognized as a Deemed University.
Equipped with state of the art facilities and well renowned faculty,
IGIDR offers its students unparalleled training in economic theory
coupled with quantitative analysis.

The Institute has been a pioneer in research on Economics and

Development related issues in the last two decades. IGIDR has made its
presence felt both in the government and the corporate sector, with
students holding important positions in the academia, consumer and
corporate banking, investment banking, analytics, research cells and
government bodies. It works in collaboration with United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), and World Bank among many
others, and is known for its various publications such as India
Development Report.

The focus has been to carry out research in game theory, international
trade, agricultural economics, labour, industrial organization, financial
sector, energy, environment, public economics and macroeconomic
policies.

The library is undoubtedly the best professional research sanctuary in

India and houses an exhaustive collection of books, journals and
references.

The campus offers a unique ambience conducive for academic, social

and cultural enrichment of students. It boasts of a number of student
societies to promote various co-curricular activities and recreational
facilities throughout the year. The Sports Club, Cultural Club, Movie
Club, Newsletter Forum and the Alumni Cell bring out the best in each
student and contribute to their overall development.
 Life At IGIDR
SPORTS CLUB

The sports club at IGIDR offers the following recreational

facilities - Swimming, Cricket, Table-Tennis, Badminton,
Tennis and Chess. A well-equipped Gymnasium is another
highlight of the campus.
The Annual Sports Meet brings together the faculty, staff and
students in healthy competition and is one of the most
awaited events on campus.

CULTURAL CLUB

Dance, Music, Debating, Poetry, Theatre and other forms of

art are highly encouraged and have found a pride of place in
IGIDR. Cumulative efforts of faculty, staff and students
culminate in much awaited events such as Independence
Day and Annual Day among others. IGIDR is also actively
involved with SPIC MACAY.

MOVIE CLUB

The Movie Club is one of the most proactive and popular

clubs in IGIDR. It screens movies ranging from mainstream to
alternative cinema. The weekend screening provides the
students a chance to rejuvenate after a hectic week of
lectures.

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 Recent Events

July 2011
IGIDR 'India Development Report- 2011' May 2011
released at the Reserve Bank of India by Dr.
The Second Foundation Day Lecture of the
D Subbarao, Governor, RBI.
Institute by Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia,
Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and
April 2011 chaired by Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, RBI.

The Erasmus Mundus Programme on Law and

Economics - an inter-disciplinary study of Law February 2011
and Economics offered in collaboration with th
13 Money and Finance Conference
University of Hamburg, Germany, inaugurated
inaugurated by Dr. Suman Bery, Director,
by the Honorable Minister Sri Kapil Sibal, Union
NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic
Minister for Human Resource Development,
Research) and chaired by Dr. Subir Gokarn,
Government of India.
Deputy Governor, RBI. Key note address by
Dr. Adam Posen, External Member, Monetary
Policy Committee, Bank of England.
October 2010
th
Kirit Parikh's 75 Birthday Honor Conference –
Addressed by Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy March 2010
Governor, RBI. Key note address delivered by
IGIDR and IBS, Hyderabad jointly organized an
Dr. Kaushik Basu, Chief Economic Advisor,
International Conference on Quantitative
Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Methods in Money, Banking, Insurance and
Finance, at Hyderabad.
January 2010
International Symposium on a Sustainable
Future (ISSE – 2010) supported by the UNEP
France, IGES Japan and CSH India and PE
International Germany.

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Academic Program & Course Structure

Selection procedure:
IGIDR is unique amongst the top rung Economics schools in way of its selection procedure that
tests candidates on a more comprehensive multi-dimensional scale comprising of knowledge
and understanding of Economics, Mathematics & Statistics and Linguistic & Logical abilities.
The selection procedure involves a written and is followed by an interview for the shortlisted
candidates.
Only 2 percent of the total applicants make it to the institute.

IGIDR offers the following programs:

Ÿ M.Sc Program in Economics
Ÿ M.Phil/ Ph.D in Development Economics
Ÿ Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Ÿ External Ph.D Program
Ÿ Young Scholars Program
Ÿ Visiting Students Program

These programs are ideal for those students who are desirous of bringing their knowledge to
the study of development. Students with background of economics and other disciplines such
as engineering, science, management etc. are encouraged to join the programs.

Course Structure:
The academic program at IGIDR necessitates students to familiarize themselves with software
packages, data analysis packages and databases.

M.Sc is a 4 Semester (16 Courses) program which imparts to students a comprehensive and
hands-on training in Economics, with special emphasis on analytical and problem solving skills
as well as exposure to emerging policy issues at the national and international levels.

The M.Phil Program requires the completion of ten courses (at least six core courses) along with
the submission of a dissertation.

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 Courses Offered:

CORE COURSES OPTIONAL COURSES

Econometrics I & II Time Series Analysis I & II International Trade
Macroeconomics I & II Probability, Measure Theory & Mathematical Finance
Stochastic Processes
Microeconomics I & II Econometrics of Financial Markets Monetary Economics

Energy & Environment I & II Financial Economics Corporate Finance

Indian Economy Contemporary Issues in Human Impact Evaluation of
Development & Policies Development Projects

Public Economics Contemporary Issues in Advanced Issues in Environment

Development Economics
Mathematics for Economists
Final Year M.Sc students also have the option of writing a thesis, equivalent to one (optional)
course.
Agriculture
International Economics & Finance
Applied General Equilibrium
Models
Theories of Income & Price
Distribution
Food Policy Analysis
& Development
Special Topics in Microeconomic
Theory
Industrial Organization
Economics of Information
Theory of Institutions

The library has over 40,000 printed documents, and

it subscribes to over 460 national and international
journals. It has established contacts with over 100
national and international organizations for
exchange of the Institute's publications and inter-
library loan arrangement.

The computing facilities at IGIDR include a state-of-the-

art computer center with latest hardwares, networking
equipments, softwares and help desk facility. The whole
campus is WiFi enabled and connected to internet
through total 9 MBPS leased line with two backup ISP on
load balancing.

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 Why Recruit at IGIDR?

Ÿ IGIDR has maintained a constant rating of A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC) over the years
Ÿ Eminent faculty of international repute along with distinguished visiting faculty and guest lecturers.
Ÿ IGIDR alumni have made their presence felt, both in the academic and corporate world. They continue
to hold senior executive position in companies such as HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, Nomura Securities,
American Express, DBS Bank, Axis Bank and Religare Capital Markets. They are also recognised in the
larger academia as professors/researchers in premier educational/research institutions such as JNU,
IIT-Bombay, Tata Institute of Social Science, IIM-Indore, Management Development Institute, Purdue
University and Monash University
Ÿ A highly acclaimed Board of Management consisting of luminaries in the field of economics and
finance
Ÿ Outstanding teacher-student ratio, the best in the class of top economic research institutions across
the country
Ÿ State-of-the-art infrastructure including one of the best research libraries in the country, a completely
networked campus and fully equipped computer centers
Ÿ A comprehensive and vigorous curriculum with stress on quantitative as well as qualitative research
and their practical applications
Ÿ Priority focus on exposure to data-sets with rigorous training on acclaimed software packages used in
the industry, · SAS · STATA · R · EVIEWS · MATLAB · RATS, to name a few
Ÿ Stringent selection procedure – trends reveal that only 2% of those who apply get selected
Ÿ A professor designated as a mentor to each student to ensure continuous student assessment and
professional advice
Ÿ A policy of harbouring an inter-disciplinary environment by selecting students from diverse academic
backgrounds

Batch Profile M.Sc. Final Year

Total batch size: 21

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 Students’ Profile
M.Sc. 2010

Ahana Ajit Rao

B.A (Majors), Economics – Statistics, St. Xavier’s College, University of
Mumbai
Summer Internship: ‘Oil prices and the Economy – An Analysis of India
and BRIC nations ’, Division of Macro Modelling and Forecasting,
Department of Economic and Policy Research, Reserve Bank of India,
Mumbai.

Aman Bharadwaj
B.A. (Hons) Economics, Ramjas College, University of Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘Global Capital Flows and Infrastructure Financing in
India: A Cross Country Analysis of Emerging Market Economies’, Division
of International Trade and Finance, Department of Economic Policy and
Research Institute, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai

Anushruti
B.A.(Hons) Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of
Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘FDI in the Food Retailing Industry in India’,
Economic Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Arghyadeep Halder
B.Sc (H) Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Summer Internship: ‘Municipal and City Finance’, Center for Public
Policy(CPP), Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore(IIMB)

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Ashank Chandra
B.A. (H) Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
Summer Internship: Co-authored a paper with Prof. Bibek Debroy,
Economic Analysis Wing, Center for Policy Research, New Delhi

Debapriya Das
B.A (H) Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Summer Internship: ‘Municipal and City Finance’, Center for Public
Policy(CPP), Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore(IIMB)

Garima Dhir
B.A (Hons) Business Economics, Ram Lal Anand College, University of
Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘To look at the asset gap that exists between the
two genders in the state of Karnataka’, Centre for Public Policy, Indian
Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Geetika Chhabra
B.A (H) Economics, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘Prospects and Potential of Covered Bonds in India
and Credit Enhancement Mechanism in the Mortgage Industry’, National
Housing Bank, New Delhi
‘Effect of Fiscal Deficit on Interest Rates, Fiscal Policy’, Department of
Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance

Isha Agarwal
B.A (H) Economics, Hindu College, University of Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘Entry of Foreign Banks: Subsidiarization’,
International Banking Division, Department of Banking Operations and
Development, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai

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 Kinnary R. Desai
B.Sc (H) Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Summer Internship: ‘A Dynamic Pricing Approach on Electricity Prices in
Indian Context’, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

Manjunath N
B.E (C.S), Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, VTU, Mysore
Summer Internship: ‘Rural Housing – Application of Energy Efficient
Measures & Geographical Analysis of NHB’s Golden Jubilee Rural
Housing Finance Scheme’, Market Research Division, National Housing
Bank, New Delhi.

Work Experience: Worked with IBM India Pvt. Ltd for a year as a
Systems Operations Specialist

Mitali Chatterjee
B.Sc (H) Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Summer Internship: ‘Economic Integration in Asia – An Analysis in the
Indian Context’, International Relations Division, Department of
Economic & Policy Research, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai

Nidhi Sharma
B.A (H) Economics, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of
Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘An Analysis of Competing Airlines in the Indian
Context, Production and Quantitative Methods Area’, Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad.

Nikita Gupta
B.Sc (H) Economics, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Summer Internship: ‘Competitiveness of Indian Clothing Exports in U.S.
Markets’, Market and Research Wing Department, Ministry of Textiles ,
Mumbai.

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Parth Khare
B.A. (H) Economics, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Summer Internship : ‘Documentation and analysis of complaints received by the
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and response mechanism for
addressing these complaints’. KCCI, Unicef.

‘Sequence of Accounts for Financial Corporations ’- Insurance Sector, MOSPI, GoI.

‘Inter-linkages of Income, Livelihood and Migration Patterns among Poor in
National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi’. IHD, GoI.

Ritesh Jain
B.Tech (ECE), National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (H.P)
Summer Internship: ‘Farmers' perception, declining traditional soil fertility
management practices and increasing dependency on chemical inputs: A case
study of rainfed Kantaphod region in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.’

Work Experience: Worked on Infantry Combat Vehicle, Abhay as Scientist 'B' in

Defence Research and Development Organization for a year.

Rohit Sohanlal
B.E (C.S), Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘Competitiveness of Indian Textile and Clothing
Exports in the European Union market’, Textiles Committee, Ministry of
Textiles

Work Experience: Worked with Kudamm Corporation as a software

engineer for 18 months

Shreyes Upadhyay
B.Sc (H) Physics, Hindu College, University of Delhi
Summer Internship: ‘Analysis of rural household balance sheets’, IFMR
Finance Foundation (IFMR Trust), Chennai.

Work Experience: Worked as an Analyst with Hewitt Associates for 14

months, Gurgaon.

Smit Gade
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) College of Engineering, Pune
Summer Internship: ‘Empirically Studying Corruption Parameters in
India’, under Dr Sugata Marjit, Director Center for Studies in Social
Sciences, Kolkata.

Work Experience: Worked as Process Mapping Analyst at John Deere

Technology Center, India for 11 months.
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 Srinivasan M
B.Tech ( IT), PSG college of Technology, Anna University
Summer Internship: ‘Communication Strategies of Central Banks: A
cross-country study’, Monetary Policy Department, Reserve Bank of
India, Mumbai

Work Experience: Worked as a System Software Engineer with Hewlett

Packard India Software Operations for 2 years .

Tuithung Shinmi
B.A (H) Economics, Sankardev College, North Eastern Hill University,
Shillong
Summer Internship: ‘Impact Assessment of the India- Sri Lanka Free
Trade Agreement (ISFTA) with Special Reference to Indian Textiles &
Clothing Sector: A Gravity Model Approach’, Market Research, Textiles
Committee, Mumbai.

M.Phil. 2010

Akhil Behl
M.Sc Economics, IGIDR, Mumbai
Work Experience: Consultant Analyst, CIRM, IFMR Research(June 2010 - January
2011)
Lead researcher for two projects in the health research portfolio of CIRM.
Responsibilities included managing collaborations with project implementation,
academic research, and sponsor fund partners; managing contract services and field
staff; research design and supervision; data procurement, management and
analysis; publication and presentation of research.

Lakshmi Srinivasan
M.A Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Summer Internship: Contributed to the preparation of the literature survey for
the project proposal on ‘Universalisation of Primary Education in India- Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan’ under Dr.Basabi Bhattacharya, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Worked as a Research Assistant in Madras School of Economics on a Planning
commission project related to the midterm appraisal of Tamil Nadu’s 5 year plan.
(October- December, 2009)

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 Students’ Profile M.sc. 2011

Name Qualification College

Abhinav Anand B.Tech, Bioinformatics
Ankush Chandana B.A (H) Economics
Ashima Mathur B.A (H) Economics
Aswani Kumar Mallick B.A (H) Economics
Binamrata Halder B.Sc (H) Economics
Chandramauli Chaudhuri B.A (H) Economics
Gunjan Kumar B.A (H) Economics
Mahathi. A B.Sc Economics, Mathematics,
Statistics
Manisha Jayant B.A (H) Economics
Mukesh C. Parmar B.E Electronics & Communication
Namita Tiwari B.A (H) Economics
Parmeet Kaur B.A (H) Economics
Parthasarathi Edulpally B.E Electronics & Communication
Parul Saboo B.A (H) Economics
Prasanth M.R. B.E Electronics & Communication
Rahul Bajaj B.B.S Finance
Ramyani Mukhopadhaya B.Sc (H) Economics
Sayantan Paul B.Tech Electrical Engineering
Serene Vaid B.A (H) Economics
Shohini Goswami B.A (H) Economics
Soumya Thakurta B.Sc (H) Economics
Sumit Shekhar B.Sc (Major) Economics
Swapnil P. Dhaykar B.Com Commerce
Tarun Goel B.A (H) Economics
Tiesta Thakur B.A (H) Economics
Trishita Bhattacharjee B.Sc (H) Economics
Jaypee University Of Information Technology, Solan
Shri Guru Govind Singh College Of Commerce,
University of Delhi
Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
Ravenshaw University, Orissa
Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Ramjas College, University of Delhi
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
Govt. Engineering College, Ajmer
Satyawati College, University of Delhi
Indraprastha College, University of Delhi
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering,
Bangalore
Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
Mepco Schlene Engineering College, Anna University
S.S. College Of Business Studies, University of Delhi
Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta
National Institute Of Technology, Durgapur
Punjab University, Chandigarh
Shri Ram College Of Commerce, University of Delhi
Presidency College, University of Calcutta
Symbiosis School Of Economics, Symbiosis
International University
A.C.S. College, Pune University
Ramjas College, University of Delhi
Jesus And Mary College, University of Delhi
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

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 Faculty
DIRECTOR
Ÿ Dr. S. Mahendra Dev, Ph.D (DSE), Post Doctoral (Yale)
DEAN
Ÿ Prof. K.V. Ramaswamy, Ph.D (DSE)

FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
Ÿ Prof. P. G. Babu, Ph.D (IISc, Bangalore)
Ÿ Prof. A. Ganesh Kumar, M.A, Ph.D (ISI)
Ÿ Prof. Ashima Goyal, M.Phil (DSE), Ph.D (University of Bombay)
Ÿ Prof. R. Krishnan, Ph.D (University of Bombay)
Ÿ Prof. Srijit Mishra, Ph.D (JNU, CDS)
Ÿ Prof. Sripad Motiram, Ph.D (University of Southern California)
Ÿ Prof. G. Mythili, Ph.D (University of Madras)
Ÿ Prof. R. Nagaraj, Ph.D (JNU, CDS)
Ÿ Prof. Rupayan Pal, Ph.D (IGIDR)
Ÿ Prof. Manoj Panda, Ph.D (ISI)
Ÿ Prof. Vijay Laxmi Pandey, Ph.D (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, UP)
Ÿ Prof. Shovan Ray, M.Sc (LSE), Ph.D (Cambridge University)
Ÿ Prof. B. Sudhakara Reddy, Ph.D (IISc, Bangalore)
Ÿ Prof. S. Chandrasekhar, Ph.D (Pennsylvania State University)
Ÿ Prof. Jayati Sarkar, Ph.D (University of Southern California)
Ÿ Prof. Shubhro Sarkar, Ph.D (Pennsylvania State University)
Ÿ Prof. Subrata Sarkar, Ph.D (University of Southern California)
Ÿ Prof. Naveen. K. Srinivasan, Ph. D (Cardiff Business School)
Ÿ Prof. V. K. Sharma, Ph.D. (IIT, Bombay)
Ÿ Prof. M. H. Suryanarayana, Ph.D (ISI)
Ÿ Prof. Susan Thomas, Ph.D (University of Southern California)
Ÿ Prof. Rajendra R. Vaidya, Ph.D (GIPE, Pune)
Ÿ Prof. C. Veeramani, Ph.D (JNU, CDS)
Ÿ Prof. Sudhakar Yedla, M.Tech. (IIT), Ph.D (IIT)

EMERITUS PROFESSOR VISITING FACULTY

Ÿ Prof. Dilip Nachane, Ph.D (Mumbai University) Ÿ Prof. Ajit Sinha, Ph.D (State University of New York)

PAST FACULTY
Ÿ Padma Bhushan Dr. Kirit Parikh,
Ph.D (MIT) Founder Director of IGIDR (1986-2000).Former Member of Planning Commission. Chairman
IRADe (Integrated Research and Action for Development)
Ÿ Dr. Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, RBI, Mumbai
Ÿ Dr. Jyoti Parikh,
Executive Director of IRADe (Integrated Research and Action for Development) Member of the Prime
Minister's Council on Climate Change.
Ÿ Dr. Ajit Ranade, Chief Economist, Aditya Birla Group
Ÿ Dr. Veena Mishra, Ph.D (University of Western Ontario, Canada), Chief Economist, Mahindra & Mahindra.
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 Placement Process

PLACEMENT CELL
The Placement Committee, a student body at IGIDR, working in tandem with the faculty placement
committee, provides a platform for students seeking recruitments. Since its inception in 2004, the
Placement Cell has successfully maintained a 100% placement record.
The Placement Committee also monitors the Summer Internship Program (May-July) for the 1st Year
M.Sc students.
The Placement Committee cordially invites corporate firms, banks, research organizations, government
institutions and non-government institutions to recruit at IGIDR.

FINAL RECRUITMENT
The Second Year students from the M.Sc and M.Phil streams sit for final placements during the
placement week. The Final Placement Week for this academic year is tentatively scheduled from 12th to
th
16 December 2011. The placement process typically involves a Pre-Placement Talk in October/
November followed by a visit by the company during Placement Week for recruitment.
During the Pre-Placement Talk, companies are required to indicate the profiles and kind of
compensation they will be offering, and the locations they are recruiting at. Companies give Pre
Placement Talks to the students on campus before the final placement process.
The slot that the company will be allocated during the Placement Week will depend
upon the preference of the students and the relationship that the company shares with IGIDR.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

In addition to final placements, companies and research organizations also hire first year M.Sc students
for summer internships.
Interviews for summer interns also take place alongside final placements during the placement week.
The rounds in the summer internship process are similar to the final placement process. However,
companies are free to tailor it as they deem fit.

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 Past Recruiters

Campus Recruiters
American Express Bank of America
ANZ Capital Private Limited Bank of Credit Commerce International (BCCI)
Citi Group (Global Decision Management) Boston Analytics
Citi Group Financial Services Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
Deloitte CITIBANK
Fair Isaac CRISIL
Fractal Analytics Deustsche Bank
Fifth C Solutions Diamond Management & Consultancies
GE Tata Services Limited
Global Analytics Fidelity Investments
HDFC Bank Indian Credit Rating Association (ICRA)
HSBC Bank Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
ICICI Bank I – Flex Solutions
ICICI Treasury Lehman Brothers
Institute for Financial Management & Research Jubilant Enpro Pvt Ltd
Price Waterhouse Coopers Royal Bank of Scotland
Roulac Global Investments National Commodities & Derivatives Exchange Ltd
JP Morgan Chase TCS e-Serve International Ltd
National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

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 Contact Us:

Placement Committee
Ahana Ajit Rao ahana@igidr.ac.in
Manjunath N nmanjunath@igidr.ac.in
Mitali Chatterjee mitali@igidr.ac.in
Ritesh Jain ritesh@igidr.ac.in
Lakshmi Srinivasan lakshmi@igidr.ac.in
Rajat Tayal rajat@igidr.ac.in

Summer Placement Committee

Ashima Mathur ashimam@igidr.ac.in
Mahathi A. mahathi@igidr.ac.in
Rahul Bajaj rahulb@igidr.ac.in
Sayantan Paul sayantanp@igidr.ac.in

Placement Co-ordinator

Ms. Martha Lobo

E-mail: martha@igidr.ac.in
Tel No.: 022-28416585
Mobile: +91 9967467772

Faculty Advisors

Dr K.V Ramaswamy Dean swamy@igidr.ac.in

Dr Vijaylaxmi Pandey Dean Students’ Welfare vijay@igidr.ac.in
Dr Susan Thomas Assistant Professor susant@igidr.ac.in
Dr S. Chandrasekhar Associate Professor chandra@igidr.ac.in

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Email: martha@igidr.ac.in