Dr. Neba Bhalla

Dr. Neba Bhalla holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. She specializes in finance, accounting, and taxation, with expertise in Goods and Services Tax (GST). 

She also cleared the Professional Competency Course of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, securing All India Rank 50. With a decade of professional experience as a tax practitioner, she has handled direct and indirect taxation matters, banking audits, and financial compliance. 

Her research has been published in SSCI, ABDC, and Scopus-indexed journals, and presented at reputed academic forums including the European Economics and Finance Society, University of London, India Finance Conference, and conferences hosted by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad. She brings a strong blend of academic rigor and industry expertise to business education.

Before joining UPES, Dr. Bhalla served as Assistant Professor in Finance at Chandigarh University. Prior to academia, she spent ten years in industry handling direct and indirect taxation, statutory compliance, and banking audits.

Public Economics; Finance and Accounting; Taxation; Business Performance; Behavioural Finance; Financial Innovation; FinTech.

Dr. Bhalla believes in innovative, student-focused teaching that encourages learning beyond conventional boundaries. She emphasizes reading, curiosity, and conceptual depth, aiming to inspire students to develop lasting interest in their subjects and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Behavioural Finance; Corporate Taxation; Business Accounting; Corporate Finance; Foreign Exchange Services; Financial Services.

Qualified Chartered Accountancy Professional Competency Course with All India Rank 50 from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Dr. Bhalla has published in SSCI, ABDC, and Scopus-indexed journals and presented research at national and international conferences. Her work spans taxation, finance, business performance, and innovation-driven financial systems. 

She has actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations, including research with scholars from University of Ruhuna on the application of modern technologies in agricultural extension systems. 

\Her scholarly approach emphasizes collaboration, practical relevance, and addressing contemporary business and policy challenges through research.

neba.bhalla@ddn.upes.ac.in