Faculty
Prof. Kasturi Rangan, Principal
MBA, Ph.D.Professor Kasturi Rangan is a seasoned professional who transitioned from a successful corporate career spanning over two decades to academia, where he has contributed for more than ten years. His corporate journey in the financial services sector began after his MBA, and he later earned a Doctorate from Osmania University, Hyderabad, focusing on Banking Sector Reforms. During his time as a corporate executive, Professor Rangan gained extensive expertise across diverse financial domains, including merchant banking, loan syndication, government securities trading, capital markets, corporate accounts, and direct taxes. He also participated in user-side ERP testing within the construction industry. As an academician, Professor Rangan has actively engaged in scholarly activities, presenting numerous papers at national and international seminars and publishing in various journals. His research and teaching interests encompass banking, capital markets, direct taxes, corporate sector developments, and the application of technology in business processes.
Mr. A. Subhash Reddy, Associate Professor
MCA, MBA (Tech Mgmt.), (Ph.D.)Subhash Reddy holds an MCA and MBA (Tech Mgmt.) from Osmania University, Hyderabad. His career began at PACE Institute of Software Technology, where he progressed from faculty to senior faculty and centre coordinator. Subsequently, he joined Pendekanti Institute of Management, sponsored by Vasavi Academy of Education, Hyderabad, initially as an Assistant Professor and later as an Associate Professor in 2008, a promotion granted by Osmania University's selection committee. Throughout his extensive academic career, Subhash Reddy has undertaken diverse academic and administrative management roles. He possesses a deep understanding of educational environments and a proven ability to initiate projects and mentor students in various cross-functional activities, consistently demonstrating professionalism and ethical conduct. His key focus has been on nurturing students' academic and professional development. He teaches subjects including E-Business, RDBMS Concepts, Decision Support Systems, and IT Applications for Business, among other Information Systems topics.
Dr. G.S.V.Prasada Reddy, Associate Professor
B.Tech, MBA, Ph.DDr. Prasada Reddy holds a diverse academic background with a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Marketing, an M.Phil. in Management, and a Ph.D. in Management from Osmania University, focusing his doctoral research on macro environmental factors impacting wind turbine marketing in Andhra Pradesh. Prior to his academic career, Prasad gained 5½ years of marketing experience at JK Paper Ltd. and Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BILT). Since June 2008, he has been an Associate Professor at the Pendekanti Institute of Management, bringing with him 22 years of MBA teaching experience as of July 2025. His teaching expertise spans Operations Management, Operations Research, various Marketing subjects, Total Quality Management, and Supply Chain Management. Prasad has actively participated in numerous seminars, workshops, and FDPs, presenting his research. His key areas of interest include renewable energy systems, services marketing, and rural marketing.
Dr. G. Radha Kiranmayi, Associate Professor
MBA, Ph.D.Dr. G. Radha Kiranmayi, an Associate Professor at Pendekanti Institute of Management, brings approximately 15 years of academic expertise to her role. Holding a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Hyderabad, along with an MBA and engineering degree, her research interests lie in the areas of personality, organizational citizenship behavior, employee identity, and loyalty. Her scholarly contributions include 10 publications in indexed journals and 12 presentations at national and international conferences. Demonstrating her commitment to knowledge sharing, Dr. Kiranmayi has served as a resource person for six national-level programs and has edited one book. Furthermore, her dedication to continuous learning is evident through her participation in numerous workshops, FDPs, webinars, and the acquisition of 15 MOOC certifications, including a course from IIM-K. Her passion for teaching and lifelong learning underscores her profile as a dedicated academic.
Mr. V. Shanthan Kumar, Assistant Professor
PGDM, PGDCA, (Ph.D.)Mr. V. Shanthan Kumar is a seasoned professional with 14 years of diverse industry experience across strategy, marketing, sales, and e-commerce in organizations like TTK Group and Johnson & Johnson. Holding a PGDBM from the Institute Of Public Enterprise Hyderabad and having qualified the UGC NET in Management, he is currently pursuing his PhD at Hyderabad Central University. Since 2010, Mr. Kumar has been a full-time academician at Gurunanak Business School, teaching a wide array of marketing and business-related subjects. His academic pursuits are complemented by his participation in numerous seminars and conferences, including events at IIM Lucknow and the Indian School of Business. Mr. Kumar's research interests are broad, encompassing areas such as entrepreneurial marketing, business analytics, luxury brand management, and consumer behavior. His blend of practical experience and academic engagement makes him a well-rounded expert in the field of management and marketing.
Mr. Prasant kumar, Assistant Professor
MBA, LIII, DIT, (Ph.D)Mr. Prasant Kumar, an MBA graduate in Marketing from Biju Pattnaik University of Technology (2006), brings 13 years of diverse experience in both industry and teaching. His academic pursuits include qualifying the APSET in Management (2013) and currently pursuing a PhD at Berhampur University, Odisha. Demonstrating a commitment to professional development, he holds certifications as a Licentiate from the Insurance Institute of India (LIII) and a Certified Broker in General Insurance from the National Insurance Academy, Pune, along with NCFM certifications from NSDL and AMFI. Furthermore, Mr. Prasant holds a Diploma in Information Technology from CEDTI, Gorakhpur. His active participation in academic discourse is evident through presentations at national conferences organized by institutions like Periyar University, Hyderabad Central University, and JNTUH, as well as an international conference at Birla Global University. His research interests are reflected in paper presentations covering topics such as UPI service providers, e-banking service quality, marketing towards the bottom of the pyramid, and the potential of e-tailing in India, with one of his papers being selected for ISBN proceedings.
Ms.Zipporah, Assistant Professor
MBA, (Ph.D)Zipporah holds an MBA in Finance from Osmania University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance at the same institution, focusing her research on "Financial Literacy-A Key to Financial Deepening." With three years of teaching experience, she covers a diverse range of management and finance subjects. Her academic contributions include presenting a paper on "Financial Literacy-A Key to Financial Inclusion" at a national seminar in Hyderabad. Earlier, she presented on "Micro Finance" at Osmania University and submitted an article on the "Role of SHG’s in Financial Literacy." Zipporah has also attended a national seminar on "Women Empowerment" and a Faculty Development Programme. Furthermore, she co-authored an article titled "A study on social initiative schemes of HDFC" in the "Business Vision" journal.
Dr Shaik Masood, Assistant Professor
MBA, MFM, MCom, MPhil, PhDDr. Masood is a seasoned academician with 14 years of experience in teaching and research, currently serving at the Pendekanti Institute of Management since July 2019. He holds an MBA in Finance from Kakatiya University and a PhD from Rayalaseema University for his thesis on the Indian commodity derivatives market. Prior to PIM, he held positions at KLEF University, Aristotle PG College, Alluri Institute of Management Sciences, and Nizam Institute of Engineering and Technology. Dr. Masood is also a coordinator for the NSE Certified Capital Market Professional program and an empanelled resource person for SEBI, conducting financial literacy workshops. His research interests encompass mutual funds, derivatives, capital markets, and financial management, evidenced by his 18 publications and 20 conference presentations. He has actively participated in faculty development programs at prestigious institutions like IITs and IPE-Hyderabad. Dr. Masood has also organized national seminars and published a book as an editor, in addition to his own book on the performance of the Indian commodity derivatives market. He received a grant from AICTE for a national seminar and has attended several workshops focused on econometrics and finance.
Dr. Vasu Rao, Assistant Professor
MBA, Ph.D.Dr. Vasu Rao holds an MBA from RTM Nagpur University and a PhD in Marketing Management awarded by Dr. Abdul Kalam. With over 20 years of experience spanning academia, administration, and industry, he began his career as an entrepreneur before joining MRF Ltd. as a Territory Sales Manager. Driven by a passion for teaching, he transitioned to academics in 2005 at KITS Ramtek. Dr. Rao's expertise lies in various areas of marketing and management, along with soft skills like personality and stress management. He has actively participated in training programs at prestigious institutions and published extensively in national and international forums. Furthermore, Dr. Rao has served as a resource person for government organizations and conducted numerous impactful workshops and seminars for diverse audiences. His diverse skill set and experience have enabled him to successfully manage various academic roles and assignments.
Mr. D. Srikanth, Assistant Professor
MBAD. Sreekanth is a seasoned academician and trainer boasting over 25 years of experience. His academic credentials include postgraduate degrees in MBA (Finance) and M.Com (Management Accounting), and he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Finance at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. Mr. Sreekanth has also qualified for UGC-NET and AP SET, and holds multiple certifications from IIBF, such as CAIIB and Certified Credit Professional. His professional journey includes significant roles at esteemed institutions like Vignan's University, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, and ICFAI, along with experience in the banking sector. His primary areas of academic focus encompass Finance, Banking, Capital Markets, and Credit & Risk Management. Furthermore, Mr. Sreekanth actively contributes to his field through presentations and publications in national and international forums.