Purushottam Wadje - S K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce

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Dr. Purushottam Wadje

Principal at S K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce
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As an Economist and Professor, he has knowledge of implications of different Government policies based on macroeconomic analysis and the need for economic reforms to help initiate appropriate business policies (strategies) in tune with such changes. His expertise is in Applied Economics and Macroeconomic Analysis and Policies which deal with the economic environment of both domestic and international business under which banks and corporate decision making takes place. It deals with the determination of aggregate output and employment and causes and consequences of short run fluctuations in those (Business Cycle) both on account of domestic as well as international factors. He further deals with fiscal, monetary, and external sector policies formulated and implemented to bring about stability in the economy. The role of the Ministry of Finance, RBI, Exports and Imports of goods and services, the role of inflow and outflow of capital (FDI and FII), Balance of Payments Account and the role of WTO in trade with the rest of the world are analyzed. In view of the cause and consequences of retail and inflation on economic stability and growth are also dealt with analytically. He deals in Macroeconomic Analysis with long term growth and development of the economy which can help in strategy formulation of firm.

 

 

Over 28 years of distinguished academic, administrative, and research career, he has  provided strategic leadership and ensured academic excellence across multiple disciplines. He has been instrumental in promoting innovative teaching methodologies, encouraging the adoption of active, project based, experiential, and case based learning approaches.  He has  led curriculum design and enhancement initiatives aligned with Outcome-Based Education principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and relevance. His efforts have consistently promoted research, innovation, and global collaboration while strengthening institutional governance, quality assurance, and compliance with statutory regulations. Committed to student success. He has nurtured a vibrant, inclusive, and student centric learning environment and have built strong partnerships with industry, academia, and international institutions to advance institutional growth and global engagement.

Education

M.A,University of Pune, Pune,1997

Ph.D,Shivaji Unversity Kolhapur,2009

Professional Experience

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  • S.K.Somaiya College of Arts,Science and Commerce, Principal, September 2023 - Present

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Research Specialisation

  • Business Economics, Business Model Innovations, Public Policy and Governance

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Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

  • Skill Development Leadership Award 2025 Awarded by: World HRD congress
  • Exemplary Leadership Award 2025 Awarded by: Education World Grand Jury Higher Education
  • Late Prof. Y. K. K. Bhushan Award 2025 Awarded by: World Education Congress

MDP / FDP

  • One Week Workshop on 'Training the Trainers in Entrepreneurship' organized by DKTE Society's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji and K.E. Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar-415 414 in collaboration with Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development from 22nd to 27th June 1998 at Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji.

  • Orientation Programme for Communication Skills Teachers Organized by Technical Teachers' Training Institute, Bhopal at Extension Centre, Pune, from 16th to 20th July 2001.

  • Refresher Course of U.G.C.at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Deemed to be a university) Pune-411 004 (India) from 04th to 23rd March 2002.

  • UGC Sponsored Orientation Course Organized by University Grants Commission - Academic Staff College of Dr. BabasahebAmbedkarMarathawada University, Aurangabad and obtained Grade - A' from 03rd to 28th May 2002.
  • Management Development Programme on Export Marketing, Procedure and Documentation conducted during 10th to 13th March 2004 and organized by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.

     

  • Four Weeks Summer Institute on 'Quantitative Techniques for Social Sciences' from 17th May 2004 to 12th June 2004, organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur Department of Economics (UGC-SAP-DRS).

     

  • Faculty Development Programme in Entrepreneurship Sponsored by National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board D.S.T. Government of India Organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad during 20th to 31st December 2004.

  • Staff Development Programme of Two Weeks on 'IT - A Tool for Effective Curriculum Implementation' organized by Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli.  The Coursewas sponsored by A.I.C.T.E., New Delhi.  The Course was held from 12th to 24th December 2005.

     

  • Two Days Programme on 'Patenting in India and Abroad (Under TEQIP Project), organized by D.K.T.E. Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji from 22nd to 23rd August 2006.

  • Successfully completed Workshop on 'Gender Equality' organized by Women Study Centre of Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28th to 29th December 2006.

  • Successfully completed Network Programme on 'Implementation of Intellectual Property Rights' organized by D.K.T.E. Society's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji from 21st to 22nd July 2007.

  • Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development held during 1st to 13th Dec 2008, organized by D.K.T.E. Society’s Textile & Engineering Institute, (Under DST-NIMAT Project 2008-2009).Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development held during 1st to 13th Dec 2008, organized by D.K.T.E. Society’s Textile & Engineering Institute, (Under DST-NIMAT Project 2008-2009).

  • Two day’s workshops on Advanced Learning in Management held on 6th&7th Oct 2012, organized by Metric Consultancy Ltd, Pune.

  • Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Dynamics of Leadership held during 18th Jun to 2nd Jul 2013, organized by Sri Balaji Society’s Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune.

  • Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Learning Organization held from 8th to 22nd Jul 2014, organized by Sri Balaji Society’s Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune

  • Invited for CII National Leadership Summit held on 31 October 2025 at Hotel Aurika, Mumbai

  • Invited for L& T Finance Raise 25: Accelerating Financial Services with AI Summit hosted at The Jio Convention center, BKC, Mumbai, on 7th november2025. The event offered valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is redefining the financial services landscape and fueling innovation across the sector.

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