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Dr. Varun Kesavan

Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification:

MBA (Finance & HR), PGDRM, PGDIB, M.Phil., Ph.D.

Area of Expertise:

Finance, FinTech

Professional Experience:

Profile

Dr. Varun Kesavan holds a Ph.D. in Finance from VIT Business School, VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology), Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He is an active researcher with academic interests spanning Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Payment Systems, Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Green Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Tourism, and Quantum Computing applications in business.

He completed his M.Phil. in Finance from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, and also holds postgraduate diplomas in Retail Management and International Business. A university rank holder and gold medalist in both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, Dr. Varun has consistently demonstrated academic excellence throughout his educational journey.

Prior to joining XIME Bangalore, he served in various reputed business schools across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. His research contributions include publications in Scopus-indexed and Web of Science-indexed journals, book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and book reviews across diverse management domains. He has also authored academic books and actively contributes to scholarly discussions through various academic and research platforms.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Finance – VIT Business School, VIT University, Vellore
  • M.Phil. in Finance – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
  • PGDIB – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
  • PGDRM – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
  • MBA (Finance & HR) – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
    (Gold Medalist & First Rank Holder)
  • DSPM – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
  • BBM C.A. – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
    (Gold Medalist & First Rank Holder)

Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist and First Rank Holder – BBM C.A.
  • Gold Medalist and First Rank Holder – MBA (Finance & HR)

Academic Profiles

 

LIST OF PUBLISHED PAPERS

  • Kesavan, V., and Polisetty, A. (2025), 'An extensive examination of the influence of financial technology (Fintech) on advancing financial inclusion: a bibliometric investigation.' Discover Sustainability, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00823-8.  (Scopus – Q2 & Web of Science).
  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, Kandaswamy Sakthi (2024), "Present state and future directions of mobile payments systems: a historical and bibliographic examination," International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 18(3), pp. 329–351. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpmb.2024.142145. (Scopus – Q3)
  • Kesavan, V., and Polisetty, A. (2024), "Exploring Green FinTech Innovation as a Promising Area for Future Research: A Detailed Analysis of the Intersection between Green Finance and FinTech using Bibliometric Methods," International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpmb.2024.10067974. (Scopus – Q3)
  • Kesavan, V. and Polisetty, A. (2024) 'FinTech Applications adoption: The trust, behavioural, and recommendation intention to use fintech applications by elderly residents in India,' International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpmb.2024.10069023. (Scopus – Q3)
  • Kesavan, V., Polisetty, A. and Chadha, K.K. (2025) 'A systematic bibliometric evaluation of the financial technology landscape utilising Biblioshiny R and VOSViewer,' International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpmb.2025.10076397. (Scopus – Q3)

 

LIST OF BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED

  • Kesavan, V., Polisetty, A., and Hassan, V. I. (2024). The technology disruptor Artificial intelligence in finance domain. In Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series (pp. 297–330). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7924-0.ch014 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, S. K. (2024). The quantum Internet of things: Revolutionizing the financial sector. The Quantum Evolution: Application of AI and Robotics in the Future of Quantum Technology, 306-318. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032642079-14 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., and Sakthi, S. K. (2024). Digital payments: The Growth Engine of the Digital Economy. Data-Driven Modelling and Predictive Analytics in Business and Finance, 88-99. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032618845-6 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, K. S. (2024). The landscape of artificial intelligence in enriching the FinTech sector. Synergy of AI and Fintech in the Digital Gig Economy, 32-43. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032720104-3 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, K. S. (2024). The role of artificial intelligence in sustainable development in industry revolution 4.0 economy. Synergy of AI and Fintech in the Digital Gig Economy, 386-416. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032720104-25 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, S. K. (2024). The Impact of Quantum Computing on Artificial Intelligence. Applications and Principles of Quantum Computing, 306-318. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032642079-14
  • Kesavan, V., & Polisetty, A. (2025). A holistic view of ecotourism and the different ways of applying technology to drive ecotourism towards sustainable development. In Navigating Mass Tourism to Island Destinations: Preservation and Cultural Heritage Challenges (pp. 1–36). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9107-5.ch001 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., Polisetty, A., & Dash, G. (2024). The application of AI in transitioning business houses towards new product development process. In Advances in marketing, customer relationship management, and e-services book series (pp. 375–402). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9122-8.ch017 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., & Polisetty, A. (2025a). A comprehensive overview of the evolving fashion industry landscape through the embracing of AI and generative artificial intelligence technologies. In Advances in marketing, customer relationship management, and e-services book series (pp. 33–60). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9959-0.ch002 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., Polisetty, A., & Hassan, V. I. (2025). A Comprehensive Examination of Cross-Cultural Marketing and Cross-Cultural Training, and Marketing Strategies Employed by Prominent Brands. In Diversity and Inclusion-Driven Marketing for Multicultural Marketplaces (pp. 31–64). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2111-0.ch003 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., Polisetty, A., & Hassan, V. I. (2025b). The Significance of AI in Revolutionizing Green Branding and Sustainable Business Initiatives Implemented by Prominent Global Brands. In Sustainable Branding, Cultural Intelligence and Co-Marketing (pp. 135–164). https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-6202-1.ch006 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Kesavan, V., & Polisetty, A. (2025a). A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis on the Future Directions of Environmental Sustainability and Green Finance. In The Synergistic Effect of Sustainable Business Practices on Corporate Performance (pp. 103–125). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3375-3_7 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Khang, A., Kesavan, V., & Polisetty, A. (2025). Role of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in banking industry. In AI-Powered Cybersecurity for Banking and Finance: How to Enhance Security, Protect Data, and Prevent Attacks (pp. 1–21). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003596875-1 (Scopus Indexed).

CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTATIONS

  • Kesavan, V., and Srinivasan, K.S. (2022), "A Study on the Performance and Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives by the Axis Bank Foundation," ECS Transactions, 107(1), pp. 101–108. https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.0101ecst.  (Scopus Indexed).
  • Participated and presented the research paper titled - A study on the performance and implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives by HDFC bank limited with specific reference to Kerala state. Organised by International Conference on Sustainable Finance, Economics & Accounting in the Pre- and Post- Pandemic Era. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, University of Bradford, United Kingdom, e of Company Secretaries of India, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India from 30th to 31st July 2021.
  • Participated and presented the research paper titled – A Bibliometric Examination of Artificial Intelligence’s Effect on the Banking Business at the 18th ISDSI Global conference: On the theme Navigating the AI Frontier in Business: balancing Economy, Ecology, & Inclusion held at Pune Institute of Business Management between 26th – 29th December 2024.
  •  Participated and presented paper on – A Bibliometric Analysis on Cryptocurrencies: A Retrospective at ICBMAD Conference Organised by Institute of Management in Kerala and School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, India from 22-08-2022 to 24-08-2022.
  • Participated and presented paper - A Study on Digital Payment Systems in India in Management Case Conference 2021, Organised by PSG Institute of management, PSG college of technology, Coimbatore.

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