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Dr Navin Chettri
- Assistant Professor – Management
- Management
Brief Profile
Dr. Navin Chettri is an Assistant Professor in the Management Area at NIIT University. He holds a BCom (Hons) degree from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, MCom (Accounting and Finance) from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and an PGDCSR from IGNOU. He also has his Doctorate from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong. He has authored two books on auditing published by Kalyani Publishers (National Publisher). His research contributions focus on Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Structure, Corporate Social Responsibility, Dividend Payout, Corporate Governance, Carbon emission, with publications in national and international journals of repute.
Qualification
- PhD (Corporate Social Responsibility)
- PhD (Thesis Submitted)
- MCom (Commerce)
- BCom (Commerce)
- PG Diploma in CSR
Experience
- Total – 13 Year
- Teaching – 13 Years
Courses Taught
- Financial Planning
- Financial Management
- Direct Taxes
- Corporate Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Small Enterprise Management
Research Area(s)
- Corporate Structure, Corporate Social Responsibility, Dividend Payout, Corporate Governance
Publications
Research Papers
- Makan, L. T., Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., From words to action: The impact of carbon disclosure on subsequent performance in fortune global firms. International Journal of Managerial Finance, at review stage (Scopus, SSCI, ABDC ‘A’ Category)
- Chettri, N., & Makan, L. T. (2024). The impact of excess CSR expenditure on firm value and dividend payout in India: an analysis using firm age and size dynamics. International Journal of Social Economics, ahead of print, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-02-2024-0136 (ABDC ‘B’ Category and Scopus/Web of Science)
- Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure and Dividend Payout: A Focus on Age and Size. Society and Business Review, at review stage (Scopus, SSCI, ABDC ‘B’ Category)
- Chettri, N., Sharma, K., & Kharkongor, M. J., Dynamism between Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Value: Moderating Role of Innovation. Management Decision, at review stage (Scopus, ABS and ABDC ‘B’ Category)
- Chettri, N., Kabra, K. C., & Rani, N. (2022). Understanding the Relationship between CSR and Dividend Policy: Review and Future Prospects. Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management, 6(1), 13–23, https://doi.org/10.28992/ijsam.v6i1.372 (ABDC ‘C’ Category and Web of Science)
- Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., (2024) Effect of CSR Expenditure on Firm Value: An Empirical Study. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices Vol 23, Issue 3, 09J-2024-07-03-01 (ABDC ‘C’ Category)
- Makan, L. T., Baruah, L., & Chettri, N., Carbon Productivity and Corporate Reputation: Moderating Role of Sustainability Index Membership. Journal of Indian Business Research, at review stage (Scopus and ABDC ‘C’ Category)
- Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Trends, Patterns, and Implications. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices, at review stage (ABDC ‘C’ Category)
- Chettri, N., & Kharkongor, M. J., (2024) Dividend Pay-out and Firm Value Relationship: Role of Age and Size. Emerging Economy Studies, Vol 8, Issue 1. DOI: 10.1177/23949015241235036
- Chettri, N., Panda, N. M., & Kabra, K. C., Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Value: Mediating role of Dividend Payout. IITM Journal of Business Studies, at review stage.
Conference Papers
- Presented a paper on “Over and Under Investment in Corporate Social Responsibility on Firm Value” at the International Conference on Transforming Business Practices with AI and ESG for a Sustainable Tomorrow, held on 25-26 July 2025, organized by the School of Management, IILM University, Greater Noida, in collaboration with University of Leeds, UK, and Emerald Publishing as an academic partner. (Received Best Paper Award for the same)
- Presented a paper on “Exploring the nexus between Corporate Social Responsibility, Dividend Payout and Firm Value: An Empirical Study” at the 16th Doctoral Thesis Conference, 2024, organised by ICFAI School of Social Science, Hyderabad.
- Presented a paper on “How CSR Expenditure affects a firm’s Leverage?” at the International Seminar on “Business and Sustainability” organised by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with Bizz Builder and IQAC, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, held on 26th April 2024.
- Presented a paper on “How CSR Expenditure affects a firm’s Leverage?” at the International Seminar on “Business and Sustainability” organised by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with Bizz Builder and IQAC, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, held on 26th April 2024
- Presented the paper “CSR Expenditure and Firm Value: An Empirical Evidence from India” at the International Seminar on Accounting, Finance and Business Management (ISAFBM’2022) on 27th September 2022, organised by the Department of Business Administration, Assam University, Silchar (India).
- Presented the paper “Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure by Top Listed Companies in India: Trend and Pattern” at the International Conference on “Financial Accounting Norms and Forensic Accounting” organised by the Department of Commerce, University of Kerala, held from 7th March to 15th March 2022.
Book & Book Chapters
Books Published:
- Chettri, N., (2018) Auditing Principles and Practices, Kalyani Publishers, 978-93-272-8308-2
- Chettri, N., (2019) Auditing Principles and Practices, Kalyani Publishers, 978-81-939788-2-5
Book Chapter:
- Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., (2021) Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure by Top Listed Companies in India: Trend and Pattern, Financial Accounting Norms and Forensic Accounting, 978-93-84734-98-5
Selected Publications
- Chettri, N., & Makan, L. T. (2024). The impact of excess CSR expenditure on firm value and dividend payout in India: an analysis using firm age and size dynamics. International Journal of Social Economics, ahead of print, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-02-2024-0136 (ABDC ‘B’ Category and Scopus/Web of Science)
- Chettri, N., Kabra, K. C., & Rani, N. (2022). Understanding the Relationship between CSR and Dividend Policy: Review and Future Prospects. Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management, 6(1), 13–23, https://doi.org/10.28992/ijsam.v6i1.372 (ABDC ‘C’ Category and Web of Science)
- Chettri, N., & Kabra, K. C., (2024) Effect of CSR Expenditure on Firm Value: An Empirical Study. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices Vol 23, Issue 3, 09J-2024-07-03-01 (ABDC ‘C’ Category)
- Chettri, N., & Kharkongor, M. J., (2024) Dividend Pay-out and Firm Value Relationship: Role of Age and Size. Emerging Economy Studies, Vol 8, Issue 1. DOI: 10.1177/23949015241235036
Professional Activities & Achievements:
Seminars Organised:
- Coordinator of a seminar “Proactive, Progressive, and Sustainable Meghalaya – Role of Entrepreneurship & Education” organised by Bizz Builders in collaboration with the Department of Commerce & IQAC St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.
- Coordinator of an International Seminar on “Business and Sustainability” organised by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with Bizz Builder and IQAC, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong, held on 26th April 2024.
Resource Person:
- Resource Person (Panelist) for a panel discussion on “Start to sustain, not to gain: An overview of Startups vs Scaleups Ecosystem in North-east India”.
- Resource Person for a career guidance programme organised by NEEDS with Govt. of Meghalaya.
- Resource Person for an Add-On-Course “Accounting for Beginners” in the Department of Commerce, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.
- Resource Person for an Add-On-Course “Marketing Fundamentals and Consumer Behaviour” in the Department of Commerce, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.
FDPs/Workshops Attended:
- One Week Online National Faculty Development Program on “Bibliometric and Quantitative Data Analysis”, organised by HumanBehavtics Private Limited.
- 7 days Faculty Development Program on “Mentoring Skills for Millennial Educators” between 6th March and 14th March 2023.
- UGC-SPONSORED Orientation Programme organised by HRDC, NEHU.
- ICSSR sponsored – A Ten Days Research Methodology Program In Social Science Research, held at the Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University.
- National Workshop on the School for Doctoral Scholars in Economics, organised by the Department of Economics, NEHU & ICSSR-NERC.
- Workshop titled “Achieving Excellence in Higher Education: Strategies and Efficacy” organised by IQAC, St. Edmund’s College.
- Workshop titled “Higher Education: Reshaping the Learning Space” organised by IQAC, St. Edmund’s College.
Other Interests
- Music
- Sports