Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Cost Accounting in Commercial Banking IndustryAwarded by: Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU), Nanded, in 2002.
  Dissertation Topic: Cost Accounting in Commercial Banking Industry.
  Thesis Summary: Dr. Uday Kumthekar’s dissertation explores the application of cost accounting in the banking industry, reviewing past efforts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks in the USA. The study investigates the possibilities of adopting Activity Based Costing in banking and develops a system for allocating overheads to estimate branch profitability. Additionally, it conceptualizes a set of cost audit rules based on guidelines issued by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICWAI).
  

Publications:

• International Journals/Conferences:Yoga and Management: Paper submitted to the International Conference on Yoga at Lonavala in 2006.
  

• National Journals/Conferences:Dr. Kumthekar has authored several papers addressing issues and problems related to Indian Philosophy, published in Paramarsh, the journal of the Department of Philosophy at Pune University. His work is also featured in various Marathi journals such as Prasad, Jnan Doot, Nava Bharat, Anushtubh, and Tarun Bharat Marathi Daily.
  

• Books:Vedh Charvakacha (Marathi) - Abhay Prakashan, Nanded, 1994. A 164-page exploration of Ancient Indian Materialism.
  Charvak Manthan (Marathi) - Department of Philosophy, Pune University, Pune, 2001. A 160-page work on Ancient Indian Materialism.
  Geeta – Shankar Bhashya Bhavanuvad (Marathi) - A translation of Adi Shankaracharya’s Geeta Bhashya, Rajat Prakashan, Aurangabad, 1994. 530 pages.
  Six Systems of Indian Philosophy - Prasad Prakashan, Pune. A six-volume work spanning approximately 3,500 pages.
  Sanatan Dharma (Marathi) - A translation of English discourses by H.H. Swami Shri Jayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamkoti Peetham. 400 pages.
  Vishnu-Sahastram (Marathi) - A translation of the commentary by Adi Shankaracharya. 300 pages.
  Business Communication Guide - Abhay Prakashan, Nanded, 1990.
  Business Law Guide (Marathi) - Abhay Prakashan, Nanded, 1989.
  Imitation of Christ (Marathi Translation) - Proposed.
  Jain Darshan (Marathi) - A translation of Swami Umaswati’s Tattvarth-Sutra, Prasad Prakashan, Pune. 550 pages.
  Tattvarth-Sutra - Upcoming.
  

Professional Memberships:

1. Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers.

2. Member of All India Management Association, New Delhi.

3. Member of All India Commerce Association, New Delhi.

Achievements:

• Dr. Kumthekar has had a successful career in banking.

• He has made significant contributions to philosophical literature through his publications.

Academic Innovations & Experimentations:

• Dr. Kumthekar continues to develop management concepts rooted in Indian Ethos, striving to blend traditional wisdom with contemporary management practices.