Economcis Alumni

PG Graduation Year: 2015

Current Position: Head of Student Connect, Research Analyst, World Commerce & Contracting
 
Notable Achievements: 

Ananya Prem Nath is a distinguished Research Consultant and Head of the Student Connect Program at World Commerce & Contracting. She is renowned not only for her academic and professional achievements but also for her active engagement in various global platforms. Holding dual master's degrees – an MBA from Durham University in the UK and a Master's in Economics from SNDT University in Mumbai – she has an impressive academic foundation. Ananya's passion for education extends beyond her own studies, as evidenced by her founding of the Student Connect Program, which supports students worldwide. She also plays a vital role in the Inspiring Indian Women UK chapter and serves as an Editor for the Economic Digest of the Maharashtra Economic Development Council.

In addition to her academic and editorial roles, Ananya is a successful entrepreneur and community leader. She founded Open Frame, a skill development company, and Brahma, a self-help group, showcasing her commitment to professional and personal development. Currently, she is collaborating with the MSME industry and the Research Incubation Centre. Her expertise is widely recognized, earning her accolades such as the " Bahubeej Nidhi Award " from Shri Nitin Gadkari, India 's Minister for Road Transport & Highways, and the "Youngest Editor Award " from the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Ananya's contributions extend to the international stage, where she is frequently invited as a speaker at numerous events. Her talks, focusing on entrepreneurship and strategy, are highly esteemed, reflecting her deep knowledge and experience in these fields. In the UK, Ananya is instrumental in
expanding the business networks of Indian companies and plays a crucial role in helping students from all over the world find employment opportunities. Her multifaceted career and achievements underscore her dedication to economic development, educational empowerment, and thought leadership in entrepreneurship and strategic planning.

Ananya works at Maharashtra Economic Development Council as a Manager in Research & Training. She has received the title of Youngest Editor of Maharashtra from Shri Suresh Prabhu in the year 2016. She has completed her Master’s in Economics from SNDT Women’s University and after that she evolved herself in the field of business strategy.  She has been called by many institutes as a motivational speaker and strategy developer. Ananya wrote many research papers for MEDC, WTC, EXIM Bank and for Government of Maharashtra. Being passionate about writing, Ananya runs her own blog, named Open Frame, which is based on Brand Management and Personality Development strategies.

Ms. Asmita Sharma completed her Masters from Department of Economics, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai. While studying, she participated in State and Zonal level inter-university youth festival for Folk Dance, Rangoli, Folk Orchestra and Installation. She got Silver medal in Rangoli and Bronze medal for folk dance in State level inter-university youth festival.

Department: Department of Economics, SNDTWU

Graduation Year: 2019

Current position and designation: Research Fellow, Centre for WTO Studies, Ministry of commerce and industry

Notable Achievements:

1. I worked as a volunteer in the UGC sponsored State Level Panel Discussion on ‘ Tax reforms in India’ in SNDT women’s university , Mumbai.

2. Also attended a workshop on ‘Online safety, cyber etiquette and social media for social change’ in SNDT Women’s University , Mumbai.

3. Bagged 02nd prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition held at Maniben Nanavati College , Mumbai.

4. Paper Title – Sustainable Development goal 06: Clean water and Sanitation

5. Bagged 01st prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition  held at MD Shah College Mumbai. 

6. Paper Title – Changing trends in the rental cab sector ( Primary data was analyzed)

7. Bagged 02^nd prize at Inter-collegiate level research paper presentation competition held at SIES, Sion Mumbai.

8. Paper Title – Changing trends in the rental cab sector  (Primary and Secondary data both were analyzed)

9. University topper batch 2017-19

Chaitannya Manoj Sunke completed her masters in Economics with 78.3 per cent from S. N. D. T. University, Churchgate Campus. On the basis of her academic excellence her university nominated her for Ministry of External Affairs' and Japan Government's JENESYS 2017 program during the beginning of her M. A. Part 2 program. Japanese Government and Ministry of External Affairs, India selected only 11 Masters in Economics students across India and Chaitanya was one of them. She represented India in Japan for JENESYS 2017 program for SAARC countries. She is also getting trained in North Indian Classical Music and she has just cleared Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay's Madhyama Purna (level 5) examination. She is currently working as Executive Producer for Colors Marathi's show 'Navara Asava Tar Asa.'

PG Graduation Year: June 2013

Current Position: Founder & Content Specialist - Pa se Paisa Information Solutions 

Notable Achievements:

• Nandini Dubey is the Founder and Content Specialist at Pa Se Paisa Information Solutions. She has been in the Financial Content Domain for 10+ years now. She strategized, designed and wrote for brands like Kuvera, Aditya Birla Sun Life Capital, Tata Mutual Fund, Tata Capital, SBI Securities, Samco Securities, Fi Money, Way To Wealth Insurance Brokers, Pareto Capital and more.

• Before starting her company in October 2019, she was associated with another content agency where she strategised and developed content for UTI Swatantra, Kotak Securities, Bajaj finserv and more.

• She worked as an Academic Associate with the National Institute of Securities Markets in 2016-17 where she trained and supervised research projects of Interns from New York University, Berlin University, The University of Edinburgh, Fudan University and the University of  Groningen. Her recommendations for the same can be seen on the Recommendations section of her LinkedIn profile. She also conceptualised, organised and invited sponsorship for a Quant Finance event called Quanteminar at NISM. Furthermore, she was engaged in investor awareness content strategy and financial literacy instructional design at NSIM.

• Nandini Dubey was also a Public Policy Scholar at The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy (a Research wing of The Hindu), where she got the prestigious Public Policy Scholarship for the 2014 batch. As a Public Policy Scholar, she submitted a report on “The Future of Post Offices as Banking Institutions in India” which is available at their portal.

• During her free time, she trains B.Com General and BAFI students for various NISM certifications. She has also been involved with current students and fresh graduates for career mentorship and counseling. She is also a Start-up mentor for a Design & Advertising Start-up called The Differentiators. Her organization, Pa Se Paisa has provided internships to students from NMIMS Bangalore, Symbiosis International University, Delhi University and SNDT Women’s University for the last 4 years.

Department: Department of Economics, SNDTWU

Graduation Year: 2018

Current position and designation: Associate Economics Analyst, Asian Development Bank 

Notable Achievements:

Contribution to policies for advancing Ease of Doing Business in India including Jan Vishwas Bill, Devising PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Policy for Integrating India into Global Value Chains and Policies for Boosting Exports from the State of Kerala

Graduation Year: 2011

Current position and designation: Vice President, CAO Strategic Initiatives and Location Manager, Mumbai Corporate Center, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Notable Achievements:

• Won multiple recognitions at region, country and department level in both JPMorganChase and Natwest

• Won multiple recognitions from Rotary, District and the club as part of 10 year journey with Rotaract including the award of the Best All Rounder Rotaractor from Rotary Club of Bombay West

• Rising Talent Award from WeAreTheCity

• Distinguished Alumni Citation and Chancellor's Gold Medal at SNDT university 

Sakshi Nanavati – a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious SNDT University is surfing the high tides of her career in The Royal Bank of Scotland Business Services Pvt. Ltd. ‘We Are The City’ has recognised her amongst the Top 50 rising women talent in India.

In her 7 year rich career in RBS, Sakshi has moved up the ladder assuming 4 distinct roles. She is currently part of the Performance and Business Management Office for the Country Head India.

Beyond the business deliverables, Sakshi has been in the forefront of Employee Engagement programmes like establishing the Community Investment framework and driving the Diversity & Inclusion priorities for the organization.

Sakshi is a Bachelor of Economics from Mithibai College of Arts. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Welingkars Institute of Management Development, done her Executive Development Programme in Human Resource Management, participated in SHRM certification and a certified Prince2.

In addition to the numerous achievements in RBS which include being exceptionally selected for the Future Leaders Programme and chosen from amongst ~6000 employees for the Management Associate Programme, she has been, for over a decade, a key contributor to the Rotaract District Organisation - a youth wing of the Rotary International.
A holder of the coveted Chancellor’s Gold Medal, Sakshi nurtures her aspiration of accomplishing her PhD and later contributing in the space of academics.

Ms. Sneha Pawar working as assistant professor in Nagindas Khandwala College. She cleared NET in economics and qualified to work as assistant professor. She received master’s degree in Economics from SNDT Women’s University.  She also won quiz competition in SNDT University. During her master’s programme she presented a paper on labour studies in TISS, Mumbai. She done internship with the EPW and eSocial Science. She submitted her dissertation on “Trajectory of Manufacturing Industry in India during post reform period” in the last semester of her master’s programme.