Department of Commerce
Dr.S. Meena Kumari
M.Com., M.B.A., M.Phl., Ph.D., UGC (NET) Commerce & UGC (NET) Management (Assistant Professor & Head)
meenasiddhu31@gmail.com
2015-01-22
Educational Background
- Ph.D in Commerce (2008) at Madurai Kamaraj University
- M.Phil in Commerce (2003) at Madurai Kamaraj University
- M.Com (1996) at Sourastra College
- 2011- UGC (NET) Management.
- 2006- UGC (NET) Commerce.
- M.B.A (2005)
- B.B.A (1994)
Professional Experience
• Working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce at Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Since 22/01/2015 onwards.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor (Self- Finance) in the Department of Commerce at Thiagarajar College, Madurai, from 7/12/2001 to 21/01/2015.
• Worked as a Lecturer in department of Commerce at Ambiga College of Arts and Science, Madurai with effect from 5/06/1999 to 6/12/2001.
• Worked as a Lecturer in department of Commerce at Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal between 30/06/1997 and 15/04/1999.
• Handled classesfor ICWAI foundation courses and DLP classes for B.Com/B.B.A/ M.B.A (Madras University , I.G.N.O.U).
• Handling classes for ICWAI foundation and Inter courses till now.
Awards & Recognitions
- I have been in the teaching professional over two decades and have been actively engaged in various research domain. As an approved Research guide of Madurai Kamaraj University. I have been guiding Full-Time/ Part-time Ph.D scholars and PG projects and serve as member in Doctoral committees. I evince keen interest in organizing seminars/ conferences/websites in our College.
- I have published nearly 20 research papers in reputed journals. I have authorised and published a text book on Auditing and Costing.
- Served as a external export as a scrutiny of Question Papers for the End Semester Examinations held on 23.09.2025 at the office of COE, SHRI RAMASAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL COLLEGE, SATTUR, VIRUDHUNAGAR, TAMIL NADU.
- Acted as a resource person to deliver a lecture on “Professional Exams Guidance Programme” at V.V.V College for Women, Virudhunagar on 14/09/2021.
- External Expert in Academic Audit: In Department of Commerce (CS) on Feb 23rd 2020 at Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College,
MDU. - Undergone Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Foundation Level’ (Total 15 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted in online mode by MoE’s innovation Cell & AICTE during the IIC calendar year 2021-22.
- Undergone Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Advance Level’ (Total 15 Sessions of 30 contact hours) conducted in online mode by MoE’s innovation Cell & AICTE during the IIC calendar year 2021-22.
- Invited as a resource person to deliver a lecture on “AI in Accounting” at V.V.V College for Women, Virudhunagar on 14/09/2021.
Research Publications
journals:
- Evaluation of government schemes for upliftment of Girl’s Child Education: An empirical study, National Research Journal of Banking and Finance Management, Jan- June 2025, Volume 12, Issue 1, Pg.no: 97-105. ISSN No: 2349-6762.
- The impact of rural development and technological innovation implemented in MGNREGA Scheme in VIrudhunagar District, SELP Journal of Social Science, Jan-Mar 2025, Volume XVI, Issue 60, Page no 57.
- Digital Marketing and innovations for pharmaceutical Industry- Empirical study, Research explorer, Jan-Mar 2025 Issue 46 Volume XIV Page no 21,
- Financial performance of Pharmaceutical Industry In Madurai district – A SWOT Analysis, Humanities and Social Studies, Jan-June 2024,Volume XIII, Issue 1 Page no 6.
- Customers preference towards reliance JIO Sim during the pandemic period- a study with special reference to Madurai city, South India Journal Of Social Sciences, Volume 7, Year 2023.
- Empirical Study On Problems Faced By MGNREGA Beneficiaries In Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, South India Journal Of Social Sciences, Volume 18, Year 2023.
- Prospects And Challenges Of Young Entrepreneurs In Tourism Development In India, Asiatic Society Of Mumbai, Asiatic Society Of Mumbai, Volume 8, Year 2023.
- A Comparative Study on service quality of Indian Postal Service with Courier Services in Tamil Nadu, Shodha Prabha (UGC Care Journal), 0974-8946 Pg 165 - 171.
- Empowerment of Rural Women through MGNREGA, Business Management & Economics Engineering, 2023 2669-2481/e ISSN 2669-249X Vol XXI Issue: 1 830 - 842.
- An empirical study on problems faced by MGNREGA beneficiaries in Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, South Indian Journal of Social Sciences, 0972 - 8945 JAN - JUNE, 2023 Vol XXI No. 18 162 - 171
- Financial Innovation and Bank Sustainability with special reference to SBI, World Journal of Management & Economics (ABDC-C), May 2023 E- ISSN - 1998 - 1392 ISSN: 1819 - 8643 Indexing: ABDC C Category Journal.
- An Empirical study on Awareness level of MGNRGA beneficiaries in Virudhunagar district of tamil nadu, Indian Journal Of Rural Education And Engagement, MARCH, 2022 and volume NO 10 with page No .1to10.
- Attitude Of Women's College Teachers Towards Health Insurance Policy - With Special Reference To Madurai City, Journal of contemporary issues in Business and Government, Journal of contemporary issues in Business and Government, NOV,2021 and volume No 27 and page No. 208 to 219.
- Women's Buying Behaviour towards Tupperware products in Madurai city, Journal of Humanities and Social science, June 2018 and volume No 23.
- Microfinance - The road to Rural Women Empowerment, Publication Division, Government College, Tripunithra, March 2016 and ISBN 978-93 - 5258 - 565 - 6.
- Performance Appraisal of Automobile Industry - A comparative case study of Ashok Leyland Ltd., and Tata Motors Ltd., Shanlax International Journal of commerce, Jan 2015 and ISSN 2320 - 4168 Volume No .3.
- Morale of Women Workers In Unorganised Sector - A Study with special reference to Madurai City, An International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 2014, ISSN - 976-2183.
Conference:
- Unpacking Digital scams: A case Study Analysis of Modus Operandi, Impact & Regulatory Responses, Publication Division, Government Arts & Science College, Nagerkovil, April 8-10, 2025, ISBN – 978-81-986860-3-9.
- Participated in FDP for Women on “Financial Wellness” organized by Research Department of Commerce, Thiagarajar College, Madurai & FinEdu Connect, Kochi, held on 28 th February 2024.
- Participated in the FDP on “Restructuring of Curriculum & Evaluation Pattern” organised by IQAC on 03.02.2023 at Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
- Participated in Three Days National Level FDP on “Investor Education Awareness” from 28/12/2021- 30/12/2021 by Sraddha Academy for Financial Education in association with PG & Research Department of Commerce, Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
- Participated in FDP on “Investor Awareness” conducted by Sraddha Academy for Financial Education in association with PG & Research Department of Commerce, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, on 25/09/2021.
- Participated In Online FDP “GST Compliance - A Practical Approach” From 14th June 2021- 20th June 2021 by Vivekananda College, Madurai.
- Participated in FDP on "Open Source Tool for Research" organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan college University of Delhi. on 08/06/2020 - 14/06/2020.
Book/Chapter:
- Customer Utility towards Digital modes of banking services in Madurai at Tamil Nadu, Multi-Disciplinary Research in Arts, Science & Commerce, Book Chapter- Hill publication, April 2025, Volume 25, Pg.No.: 24-26, ISBN: 978-81-985912-8-9.
- Fundamental of Auditing, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 110002
- Financial Management made easy (Solved problems for MCA & MBA (DLP) students)
- Business Environment – (B.Com / BBA students) Meenakshi Publishers, Madurai 625 104.
Professional Memberships
- I am also a life member in the “Indian Commerce Association”.