Prof. (Dr) Madhu Veeraraghavan
As Pro Vice Chancellor of the Bengaluru campus, and in my oversight of the domains of management, law, humanities, and social sciences across MAHE, my responsibilities are institutional. At the same time, my work as a researcher shapes how I approach these responsibilities, grounding them in inquiry, evidence, and a long-term view of knowledge creation.
With over two decades of global academic experience, my research has focused on corporate finance, corporate governance, behavioural finance, and the interface between auditing and finance.
Pro Vice Chancellor
Management, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences
An expert academic dedicated to pioneering research, innovative teaching, and mentorship within the global scholarly community.
Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor (Management, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences) at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru. He also holds the distinguished positions of T. A. Pai Chair Professor of Finance and Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair in Management Research at the T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal. In these roles, he plays a pivotal part in shaping academic strategy, advancing research excellence, and driving institutional growth.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, an MBA in Finance and Investments, and a PhD in Finance, Prof. Veeraraghavan brings over two decades of rich international academic experience. He has taught and held leadership roles at globally reputed institutions, including Griffith Business School, Queensland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, and Monash University, Melbourne. This extensive global exposure informs both his research perspective and academic leadership.
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Research Interests
Advancing innovative research methodologies to address complex global academic challenges.
Asset Pricing
Corporate
Finance
Behavioural
Finance
Corporate
Governance
Publications
3445
Total Citations
29
h-index
42
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In the Works
- Mood and Consumption Choices: Evidence from Sunshine Data in, Journal of Marketing (ABDC A*)
- Judge Ideology, Litigation Risk and IPO Underpricing, in, Review of Accounting Studies (ABDC A* and FT 50) [with Yangyang Chen, Abhinav Goyal and Leon Zolotoy]
Presentations and Conferences
Sharing original research findings with experts to receive critical feedback and validate the academic rigor of your work.
Major Competitive Research Grants
Project: TAPMI–MAX PLANCK–SOTON Winter School on Bounded Rationality Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., & Ranganathan, K. Funding Awarded: INR 5,00,000
Project: Does Modelling Asymmetric Dependence Matter for Hedge Funds? A Copula Approach Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Brown, S., In, F., & Lajbcygier, P. Funding Awarded: AUD 225,048
Project: An Empirical Examination of Non-Market Capitalisation Weighted Indices in Australia Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Dempsey, M., Faff, R., Lajbcygier, P., & Irlicht, L. Funding Awarded: AUD 230,300
Project: Inward FDI into the State of Victoria: Improving the Quality of Investment Project Reporting Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Wickramanayake, J., Dempsey, M., & Adams, P. Funding Awarded: AUD 39,130
Project: Discovering Style Consistency and Drift in Australian Mutual and Hedge Funds Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Faff, R., In, F., Lajbcygier, P., & Naughton, T. Funding Awarded: AUD 75,000
Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award
Project: What Do Investors Conform To: Expected Utility or Prospect Theory? Principal Investigator: Veeraraghavan, M. Funding Awarded: AUD 54,400
National & International Competitive Seed Grants
- Rotten Apples: The Effect of Corporate Fraud on the Reputation of Independent Directors
- Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Neupane, S., Sethi, P., & Patil, P.
- Disinvestment and Firm Performance
- Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Jadhav, A., & Prasad, D.
- Tie-in Agreements in IPOs: Evidence from the Indian IPO Market
- Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Neupane, S., & Rhee, G.
- Firm Control and Financing Choices in Indian Firms
- Investigators: Veeraraghavan, M., Rao, R., Jadhav, A., & Srinidhi, B.
Awards and Accolades
Recognizing exceptional academic milestones, prestigious fellowships, and significant contributions to global research and teaching excellence.
- Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings – Ranked 220th in the World and Number 1 in India, in Accounting Research [Breadth – 12 Years]
- Recipient of the Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal for Outstanding Management Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings – Ranked 223rd in the World and Number 1 in India, in Accounting Research [Breadth – 12 Years]Â
- Recipient of the Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal for Outstanding Management Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Recipient of the Dr. TMA Pai Gold Medal for Outstanding Management Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings – Ranked 180th in the World in Accounting Research [Breadth – 12 Years]
- Recipient of the Dr. Pritam Singh Best Teacher Award, Government of India
- Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings – Ranked 97th in the World in Accounting Research [Breadth – 6 Years]
Media Coverage
Mapping a media journey that informs thought leadership and public discourse
Digital Media
MAHE Launches Quantum-Hub, says will Strengthen India’s Quantum Hardware Ecosystem
Broadcast Media
Quantum Hub at Manipal Institute. Quantum Hub at the MIT Bangalore Campus. Program on Open Architect Systems. Aim to train 100 quantum engineers
Video Coverage
Media Impact
Shaping Global Discourse through Expert Commentary and Multi-Platform Thought Leadership.
- CEO Risk-seeking and Corporate Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Pilot CEOs in Journal of Corporate Finance [with Ghasan Baghdadi and Edward Podolski]
- Featured in Bloomberg Newsletter Money Stuff: Imaginary Invoices are Hard to Collect, by Matt Levine, April 6, 2021
Read More… - Emotions and Managerial Judgment: Evidence from Sunshine Exposure in The Accounting Review [with Chen Chen, Yangyang Chen, Jeff Pittman and Edward Podolski]
- Featured in Forbes.com – Does Exposure to More Sunshine Affect Managers’ Decisions? June 7, 2021
Read More… - Interview by ABC Radio, The Money Show by Richard Aedy on June 3, 2021
Read More… - Democratisation and IPO Underpricing in Journal of Financial Economics [with Huu Duong, Abhinav Goyal and Vasileios Kallinterakis]
- Featured in The Fin Reg Blog, Global Financial Markets Center, Duke University School of Law on July 23, 2021
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