The Red Ink Report: Corporate Tales and The Road Ahead: Short Caselets and Stories for Management students

Dr. Avni Patel is a seasoned academician with a doctoral degree in Management, specializing in Finance. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation. She is currently affiliated with GLS University and serves as a research supervisor for doctoral candidates. Dr. Patel brings over fourteen years of experience in academia, complemented by four years in the corporate sector. Her academic and research interests encompass Financial Services, Economics for Managers, and Production and Operations Management. She has made significant scholarly contributions through research papers presented and published in reputed national and international journals and conferences. She has successfully qualified several professional examinations, including the UGC-NET, NCFM (Cash and Derivative Markets), as well as certifications from NISM and IRDA. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Patel is actively engaged in the Institute’s Final Placements Committee, where she plays a key role in facilitating industry interface and student career development. Dr. Deepa Vyas is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management, GLS University, with over 14 years of experience in academia. She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing, an MBA in Marketing and Operations, and a B.Tech in Food Processing & Technology. Her teaching and research interests include Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Management, and Applied Research. Dr. Vyas has actively participated in national and international conferences and Faculty Development Programmes, and has published scholarly work in reputed journals. Dr. Hetall Dipen Vyas is a passionate academician with over 17 years of teaching experience and a year in corporate industry, bringing a rich blend of pedagogical depth and practical insight to her role. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at GLS University, she is known for her innovative teaching approaches and commitment to advancing financial education. She holds a Ph.D. in Financial Literacy from Nirma University, where her research focused on empowering individuals through financial awareness and informed decision-making. She further honed her academic leadership through the prestigious Faculty Development Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). Dr. Vyas's academic interests span Finance, Blockchain, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy. Her interdisciplinary passion fuels her work in bridging traditional finance education with emerging technologies and strategic entrepreneurial thinking. She continues to inspire future leaders with her dynamic classroom engagement and dedication to societal impact through structured financial planning.