Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s academic and institutional initiatives resonate with the Viksit Bharat mission to transform India into a knowledge-driven economy. The vision of Viksit Bharat—a developed India—rests on pillars of education, ethical leadership, sustainable development, and social equity. Through his exceptional contributions to management education, financial ethics, and social transformation, the leader embodies and advances the nation’s vision for progress and development. With a glorious career in academia, industry, and thought leadership, Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s impact goes beyond the walls of classrooms. He plays a substantial role in shaping corporate strategy, governance, and global education policy. Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s academic background is firmly based on excellence. With an MBA and PhD in Finance from the University of Calcutta, his scholarly interests compelled him to study for post-doctoral studies at Stockholm University, Sweden, where he deepened his understanding of financial management and business ethics. He has served as a faculty member in various top business schools including IIM Calcutta (Fulltime), IISWBM, IFIM Bangalore, and the University of Calcutta, during his career.
His lectures, characterised by their depth and intense analysis, have won the hearts of Asian, European, and American students. Beyond the classroom, his lectures at global conclaves have made him a specialist in leadership, entrepreneurship, and ethics. He has delivered talks at places like Pennsylvania State University, Stockholm University, and the University of Hamburg as a keynote speaker and has been acknowledged for his deliverance of connecting scholarly research with real business issues.
EIILM-KOLKATA: A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
With Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee at the helm, EIILM-Kolkata has established itself as a top business school, being the number one management institute in Kolkata after IIM Joka. He has worked towards creating programmes that focus on ethical decision-making, financial acumen, and leadership based on integrity. His efforts have resulted in the launch of the EIILM Kolkata Centre for Leadership & Ethics, an initiative focused on nurturing morally sound business leaders.
Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s philosophy transcends conventional business education. His view is that management principles should be strongly woven with ethics to ensure that emerging business leaders pay the utmost attention to sustainability and human well being. This belief has impacted the course of study at EIILM.
It incorporates subject areas like Vedic leadership, corporate social responsibility, and values-based decision-making. One of his most notable contributions to management education is the introduction of Swadhyah Samkalpa, a global learning movement in the digital era initiated by EIILM-Kolkata. This innovative initiative has created a dynamic interactive forum where students collaborate with industry leaders from multinational corporations to develop strategic insights into global business practices and has also positioned EIILM as a frontrunner in contemporary management education.
A THOUGHT LEADER IN FINANCE & ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s competence covers financial management, business ethics, and risk evaluation. His contributions to academic literature include over 200 articles published in esteemed national and international journals. He has also authored/co-authored 14 books, with titles like Ethics in Business and Management, Mother Leadership, and Stress Management through Mind Engineering fetching praise from critics.
His writings touch upon the confluence of fiscal responsibility and ethical governance, providing suggestions that have been widely accepted by corporate executives and policymakers alike. His work on Management Development Programmes (MDPs) has only added to his influence on corporate learning. As a faculty and Course Director, he has organized high impact training programmes on financial risk management, ethical business practices, and leadership development. His partnerships with top organisations in India and the West reflect his capacity to relate academic principles with corporate strategy.
A LEADER AND BEYOND
Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s influence transcends the academic world, showing his deep commitment to ethical leadership and social responsibility. His philanthropic efforts also extend to the streets of Kolkata, where he founded the Towards Life Foundation, providing education, healthcare, and basic amenities to over 1,000 street children. Additionally, he established the Ramakrishna Educational & Organizational Society Trust, which offers free medical services to the marginalised communities in South 24 Parganas.
Beyond his business and social contributions, Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee is much attuned to the transformative attributes of spirituality. Through his role as Editor of Satyer Path, a Bengali magazine focused on divinity and spirituality, he has made philosophical ideas accessible to a wider audience.
His weekly public discourses on the Upanishads and Vedic wisdom, held every Sunday at his residence, attract those seeking a holistic understanding of life, leadership, and personal growth. Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s books, including Living Divine Life and Ved Vijnaner Gabhire: Tatwe, Prokashe, reflect his belief that cultivating human consciousness can embellish infinite potential and therefore contribute to the betterment of society.
TOWERING ACHIEVEMENTS
Prof. (Dr.) Banerjee’s contributions to education, corporate ethics, and social welfare have earned him several awards and honours. He is also the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Education Award at the 2018 National Education Awards by ABP News, the Most Dedicated Teachers of India Award at the World Education Congress, and the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2012. He is the recipient of the ET Industry Leaders East 2025 award for his exceptional contributions in integrating Ancient Vedic Principles into Contemporary Management Practices.
