Karamjeet Kaur | Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Karamjeet Kaur
Amardeep Singh Shergill College, Mukandpur

Karamjeet Kaur
Affiliation Amardeep Singh Shergill College, Mukandpur
Country India
Scopus ID 57224008322
Documents 5
Citations 7
h-index 1
Subject Area Finance
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-2602-8699

Karamjeet Kaur is a finance and business-management academic whose documented research activities span corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural finance and sustainability. Her publication record includes journal articles addressing the relationship between governance mechanisms and corporate financial decisions, as well as interdisciplinary questions connecting environmental policy, organizational practices and sustainable performance. [1]

Abstract

Karamjeet Kaur is a commerce and business-management academic whose research interests focus primarily on finance, banking, corporate governance, earnings management and sustainability. Her documented academic activities include employment at ASSM College, Mukandpur, from 1999 to the present, together with postgraduate education at the University School of Financial Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University. Her research portfolio includes studies of board composition, institutional ownership, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural credit and environmental policy. [1] [2]

Keywords

Karamjeet Kaur; Finance; Banking; Corporate Governance; Earnings Management; Sustainability; Institutional Ownership; Dividend Policy; Share Buybacks; Agricultural Credit; Financial Management; Business and Commerce.

Introduction

Research in finance and business management frequently examines how corporate governance structures, ownership arrangements, managerial incentives and financial policies influence organizational outcomes. Within this broad field, Karamjeet Kaur’s documented research addresses several interconnected questions involving governance, earnings management, dividend decisions, share repurchases and sustainability. Her work also includes research concerning agricultural credit and its relationship with agricultural production in Punjab, demonstrating an application of financial analysis to a regional economic context. [3][1]

Research Profile

Kaur’s research profile is positioned within finance and commerce, with particular emphasis on the governance and financial-policy dimensions of organizations. The reported subject area is Finance, while her listed research interests include banking, corporate governance, earnings management and sustainability. Her publications indicate a research trajectory that connects conventional financial-market questions with contemporary corporate responsibility and environmental-management issues.

  • Corporate governance and board characteristics, including institutional ownership and board composition.
  • Earnings management and the influence of governance structures on managerial financial reporting behavior.
  • Dividend policy and ownership structure among companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.
  • Share buybacks and stock-price responses to corporate financial announcements.
  • Sustainability, environmental policy, training and organizational behavior.
  • Agricultural credit and agricultural production in Punjab.

Research Contributions

A notable aspect of Kaur’s research is its attention to corporate governance as a factor associated with financial decision-making. Her work on institutional ownership and busy boards examines governance characteristics in relation to earnings management, while her research on board composition and ownership structure considers their relationship with dividend policy among Indian listed companies. [4] [5]

Publications

The documented publication record includes six works spanning 2009 to 2026. The publications cover corporate governance, earnings management, sustainability, agricultural finance, share buybacks and stock-market reactions. Selected works are listed below in chronological order of publication year where the available record permits.

  1. Stock Price Reaction to Bonus Share Announcements in India. Management and Labour Studies, 2009.
  2. Motivations of Share Buybacks in India. Indian Journal of Finance, 2012. EID: 2-s2.0-84986309514.
  3. Farming Fortunes: Unraveling the Impact of Agricultural Credit on Agricultural Production in Punjab. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 2022.
  4. Board Composition, Ownership Structure and Dividend Policy: Evidence from NSE Listed Companies in India. International Journal of Law and Management, 2025.

Research Impact

The available bibliometric information identifies 5 indexed documents, 7 citations and an h-index of 1 for Scopus Author ID 57224008322. These figures provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, field-specific citation practices and the coverage of individual databases. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award consideration for Karamjeet Kaur is aligned with the documented characteristics of her academic profile, particularly her sustained engagement with finance and commerce research and her publications addressing corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy and sustainability. Her record also demonstrates research applications extending from corporate finance to agricultural credit and environmental performance. [2] [4]

Conclusion

Karamjeet Kaur’s academic profile reflects sustained work in finance, commerce and business management, with research spanning corporate governance, earnings management, ownership structure, dividend policy, share buybacks, agricultural finance and sustainability. Her documented employment and education at Guru Nanak Dev University and her publication record provide an academic foundation for consideration within the Best Researcher Award category. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Karamjeet Kaur, Author ID 57224008322. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57224008322
  2. Kaur, A., Kaur, K., & Bhalla, G. S. (2026). The impact of environmental policy and training on green performance: Unveiling the mediating roles of conservation practices and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment. Management and Sustainability. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MSAR-01-2025-0026
  3. Kaur, K. (2022). Farming fortunes: Unraveling the impact of agricultural credit on agricultural production in Punjab. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/kuey.v28i4.11770
  4. Kaur, K., & Rani, P. (2026). Moderating effect of institutional ownership on the nexus between busy boards and earnings management: Evidence from Indian companies. Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society.
  5. Kaur, J., & Kaur, K. (2025). Board composition, ownership structure and dividend policy: Evidence from NSE listed companies in India. International Journal of Law and Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-07-2023-0163

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