PhD in Commerce
Talk one-to-one with a Commerce PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.
A PhD in Commerce is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Commerce PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Commerce PhD Mentors
Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
Mohamed Marie
🏢 Prof. Dr. of information systems
Dr.Girish Kumar Painoli
🏢 Professor-School of Commerce and Management, Sanjivani University
Vijaya Kittu Manda
🏢 Researcher, PBMEIT, India
Dr. Prince Jaiswal
🏢 ARKA Jain University
Dr. Anjali Gupta
🏢 Advance Financial Accounting | Commerce
Dr. Sankar P
🏢 SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyWho Are the Commerce Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Commerce Mentors
4 of our Commerce mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 189 papers between 2004 and 2026, cited 1,042 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Corporate Governance, Service Quality and Tourism Sector.
Recurring research themes
- Corporate Governance5 papers · 3 mentors
- Service Quality3 papers · 2 mentors
- Tourism Sector2 papers · 2 mentors
- Financial Inclusion2 papers · 2 mentors
- Financial Services2 papers · 2 mentors
- Financial Crisis2 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Commerce mentors
- Co-Creation, Co-Marketing, and Co-Branding Strategies for Smart Luxury Digital Ecosystems
- Redefining service quality in the digital experience era
- An Optimized Deep Learning Approach for Multiclass Anomaly Detection
- Hybrid optimization algorithm-based optimal load balancing for cloud computing environment review.
- Transition to a Greener Era with Industry 5.0 and Sustainability
- THE INFLUENCE OF GIG ECONOMY DYNAMICS ON THE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
- AWARENESS OF GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHENGALPET DISTRICT
- Fintech In Financial Services: An Analytical Study
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Commerce mentors have published, a PhD in Commerce with their guidance could explore:
- Corporate Governance
- Service Quality
- Tourism Sector
- Financial Inclusion
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Commerce PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Commerce fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Commerce: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Commerce PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Commerce PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Commerce PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Commerce mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Commerce PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.