Dr. A.B. Kalkundrikar Is a Professor at MBA Department of Rani Channamma University, Belgaum. He has more than 40 years` experience in the field of Commerce, Economics, and Management Education. He is a Gold Medalist in M.A. (Economics) from Karnatak University, Dharwad and has Ph.D. in Commerce. He is research guide of various universities and authored 15 books and more than 30 research articles. He served as the Principal of Gogte College of Commerce, Belgaum and Director, KLS Institute of Management Education & Research, Belgaum. He is a member of All India Association, New Delhi and academic bodies of various Universities. His awards include the Life time Achievement award instituted by the international compendium, New York.