Suresh G. Lalwani
  •  slalwani@spjimr.org

Suresh G. Lalwani

Professor, Finance and Economics

Suresh Lalwani holds a Ph.D. from the University of Mumbai, with a doctoral research theme on the Operational Dynamics of Credit Derivative Markets. He is a senior faculty member in the area of Finance and Economics at SPJIMR.

In his career spanning 45 years, he led senior roles in the banking and mutual fund industry in India for 25 years before he transitioned into academics. Lalwani is a Co-promoter and Founder Member of the Fixed Income Money Markets and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA), India.

In his 20 years of academic career, he has passionately researched topics including Indian money markets, banking system, money, debt and forex market, de-regulation, and risk management systems.

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Education

University of Mumbai    

Ph.D., 2016

Focus: Economics and Finance

Thesis: Operational Dynamics of Credit Derivative Markets – Constraints, Challenges, and Solutions in the Indian Context

University of Mumbai   

B.Com., 1981

Major: Accounts, Financial and Cost Accounting

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics  

B.Com., 1979

Major: Accounting and Economics

  • Research interests

    Financial Markets

    Banking

    Financial Services

  • Case studies

    Dhir, V. L., Lalwani, S. (2006). The Indian Cricket Saga (pp. 16). Case Centre, ECCH. International Publication of Case Study and Teaching Note which seeks to draw parallels between performance on the cricket field and in the corporate sector with a focus on team dynamics, change in leadership and culture, conflict management, etc. (Topics: Team performance; Leadership; Conflict management; Group dynamics; Power and politics; Culture)

    Sivaraman, V., Lalwani, S., Jalan, R. (2006). Morepen Laboratories Limited Transforming to a Healthcare Company (pp. 17). Case Centre, ECCH. International Publication of Case Study and Teaching Note calls for an assessment of the business direction and pace at which a change-oriented pharmaceutical company is headed. The case presents a canvass to assess Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financing Alternatives and Capital Structure (Topics: Business Strategy and Corporate Finance)

  • Conferences

    Lalwani, S. G. Panelist at the Conference on “Tapping the Business Potential in Financial Services in India.” Event held at SPJIMR, Mumbai, featuring discussions with industry leaders, including Usha Thorat (Ex-Deputy Governor, RBI) and T.V. Raghunath (CEO & MD, Kotak Mahindra Capital), among others (2013).

    Lalwani, S. G. Panelist at the Conference on “Rethinking Financial Services in a Changing Landscape.” Engaged in discussions alongside Shyamala Gopinath (Chairperson, Clearing Corporation of India Ltd.), Dr. Pervez Ahmed (Chairman & MD, Apna UrgiCare), and other experts at SPJIMR, Mumbai (2014).

    Lalwani, S. G. Panelist at the Conference on “Indian Derivatives Market – Striking a Balance Between Risk Protection and Liquidity.” Participated in a high-level discussion with H.R. Khan (Deputy Governor, RBI), N.S. Venkatesh (Executive Director, IDBI Bank & Chairman, FIMMDA), and other market leaders at SPJIMR, Mumbai (2015).

  • Teaching interest

    Financial Markets

    Commercial Banking

    Managerial Accounting

    Financial Analysis for Decision Making

    Financial Risk Management

    Debt Securities and Treasury Management

    Banking Regulation and Practice

    Credit Derivatives

  • Work experience

    S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai (August 2002 – present)

    Professor – Finance

    Administrative assignments

    Financial Controller, Business School. (May 24, 2019 – present).

    Chairperson, PGPM, Program. (April 1, 2015 – January 2018).

    Area Head, Finance (June 1, 2013 – January 2015)

    L & T Group Companies (1998 – 2002)

    Group Head – Money Markets

    Bank of India, Union Bank of India (1978 – 1998)

    Fund Manager and Chief Dealer (Money Markets)

  • Consulting

    Academic, Advisory Board of Mahindra Leadership University, Finance Academy. (2014 – present)

    Member of Academic Advisory Council, N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra. (2020 – 2021)

  • MDPS/FDPS

    Lalwani, S. G. C-Suite Programme for CXOs – Personalized/Customized Finance Coaching for Senior Executives of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Program coordinated and taught at SPJIMR, Mumbai (April 15, 2019 – June 2020).

    Lalwani, S. G. Case Writing Workshop for Employees of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Faculty coordinator at SPJIMR, Mumbai (March – November 2018).

    Lalwani, S. G. Management Development Programme (MDP) for the Welspun Group of Companies. Faculty and module coordinator at SPJIMR, Mumbai (November – December 2009).

    Lalwani, S. G. Management Development Programme (MDP) for Area Managers of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Session on Assessing Business Performance – Interpreting Financial Statements at SPJIMR, Mumbai (September 2009).

    Lalwani, S. G. Management Development Programme (MDP) for Finance Executives of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. Session on Financial Markets at SPJIMR, Mumbai (February 2009).

    Lalwani, S. G. Management Development Programme (MDP) for Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA). Session on Debt Securities and Treasury Management at SPJIMR, Mumbai (January 2004 – October 2005).

  • Professional memberships

    Joint Promoter and founder member of FIMMDA self-regulatory organization of banks, primary dealers, financial institutions, The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association (FIMMDA). (1997 – 1998).

  • Licensures and certifications

    Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB), Indian Institutes of Banking and Finance. (May 1985 – present).

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