Empirical Inquiry Grounded in Grassroots Realities
Dr. Sharmistha Banerjee's research agenda bridges rigorous academic inquiry with actionable policy impact. Her work spans women's economic empowerment, microfinance systems, informal-to-formal MSME transitions, and social impact investing across South Asia, the United States, and international development networks.
Women's Entrepreneurship & MSMEs
Investigating barriers to scalability, gender role orientations, managerial autonomy, and financial formalisation for women-led micro and small enterprises.
Microfinance & Self-Help Groups
Evaluating cross-generational socio-economic empowerment across India and Bangladesh, and determining the structural limits of credit-only interventions.
Impact Investing & Ecosystems
Analyzing the evolution of impact investors, capital allocation architectures, and mission alignment among social ventures and fund managers in India.
Agri-Food Innovation & Startups
Bilateral comparative research on student entrepreneurial intention, sustainable agri-food supply chains, and rural venture incubation in partnership with UK universities.
World Bank & Multilateral Institutions
Multilateral PolicyUS Department of State & US Institutions
Global Links & BilateralNational Commission for Women (NCW, Govt. of India)
National PolicyResearch Councils, Learned Societies & UGC-UKERI
Academic GrantsDoctoral Research Laboratory
Over three decades at the University of Calcutta, Dr. Sharmistha Banerjee has guided around thirty doctoral scholars across strategic management, microfinance, and organisational behaviour.
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Explore Publications & Academic Books
Dr. Banerjee's publication record includes 4 books, edited international volumes, and over 50 articles in journals and volumes published by Routledge, Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, Bloomsbury, and Edward Elgar.
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