Corporate finance, Entrepreneurship, International Finance, Financial institutions and markets, Banking, International Business
Causal Linkage between Remittances and Financial Development: Evidence from the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, Journal of East-West Business, DOI: 10.1080/10669868.2021.1976348
Does Internal Liquidity Management Trigger the Growth Performance of Commercial Banks in India? An Econometric Analysis in International Journal of Management, 11(10), 1177-1185, 2020. [E-ISSN: 0976-6510 and ISSN: 0976-6502]
Is the Concept of Corporate Governance a strategic plan for firms’ Optimum Capital Structure? Evidence from Manufacturing Companies in Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning, Sage Publication, 2020 Issue [E-ISSN: 25166018 and ISSN: 2516600X]
Does Flexibility of Employee Management Relationship influence the operational performance of firms? A Case Study in Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning, Sage Publication, 2019 Issue [E-ISSN: 25166018 and ISSN: 2516600X]
Impact of CSR on Financial Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Banks in The Indian Journal of Commerce, Volume 72, Issue 3&4, December 2019[0019-512X]
Accounting Diversity and Firms’ Value: A Comparative Study of Ind AS & IGAAP in UGC listed peer-reviewed MERC Global’s International Journal of Management, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2019, pp. 229-235. [ISSN 2321-7278 (Print) and ISSN 2321-7286 (Online)]
Does Digitization of Banking Sector Help Achieve Value Maximization & Better Performance? An Analysis of Scheduled Commercial Banks of India in UGC listed peer-reviewed International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 7, Issue 2, May 2019 [ISSN: 2321-9939]
Economic Consequences of Demonetization: A Comparative Analysis in The Orissa Journal of Commerce, Vol-XXXVIII/No-3/ January, 2018, pp – 01-07 (ISSN: 0974 - 8482)
The Impact of Organizational Factors on Financial Performance in Parikalpana: KIIT Journal of Management, Vol-13(II), December, 2017, pp- 145-153 (ISSN: 0974-2808)
Capital Structure and Its Determinants in International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR), Vol-39/ No-02/ Issue 111, 2017, pp-103-107 (ISSN: 2349-4689)
GST: It’s Impact on Economic Growth with Special Reference to Developed and Developing Countries in Researchers World- Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, Vol – VIII, Issue – 3(5), July, 2017, pp – 87-93 (ISSN: 2231-4172)
Regulatory Framework of Corporate Financial Reporting Practices in India with Special Reference to Companies Act 2013 in Indian Journal of Commerce & Management Studies, Vol – VIII, Special Issue 1(6), July,2017, pp – 82-85 (ISSN: 2249-0310)
Demonetization and Its Impact in special issue of International scholarly research journal for interdisciplinary studies, Vol – 1, pp – 751-757 (ISSN: 2319 - 4766)
Accounting Models for Valuation of Human Resources and Its Impact on Financial Performance in International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research (IJSPR), Vol-33/ No-02/ Issue 93, 2017, pp-67-75 (ISSN: 2349-4689)
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises: A Focused aspect of Indian economy in The Orissa Journal of Commerce, Vol-XXXVII/No-1/ July, 2016, pp – 72-80 (ISSN: 0974 - 8482)
Training and Development – A Way to Access Skilled India in International Journal of Scientific Progress And Research (IJSPR), Vol-27/ Issue-78/ No-3/ September, 2016, pp-146-150 (ISSN: 2349-4689)
Does Artificial Intelligence Influence the Operational Performance of Companies? A Study in Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences (Part of Springer Nature), Education and Humanities, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability and Equity (ICSE-2021), Vol-2, 2022, pp-59-69 (ISSN: 2667-128X)
Nonperforming Assets and Its Impact on Financial Performance: A Study on Banking Sector in India in Indian Journal of Commerce, Vol-71(03), Oct-Dec-2018, pp-166-176 (ISSN: 0019: -512X)
Influence of Capital Structure on Financial Performance in Parikalpana: KIIT Journal of Management, Vol-14(I), June, 2018, pp- 161-170 (ISSN: 0974-2808)
Impact of Capital structure on Financial Performance and its determinants in International journal of Informative & Futuristic Research, Vol – 4, pp – 8404-8413 (ISSN: 2347-1697)
Make in India - An Analysis of IT sector in Splint international journal of professionals, Bhubaneswar, Vol-IV/ Issue -3/March, 2017, pp – 69-74 (ISSN: 2349-6045)
Skill Development: A Drive for Strategic Business Growth in Splint international journal of professionals, Bhubaneswar, Vol-IV/ Issue -2/February, 2017, pp – 36-41 (ISSN: 2349-6045)
A study on cash management and determinants of cash holding in Splint international journal of professionals, Bhubaneswar, Vol-3/ Issue -3/March, 2016, pp – 102-106 (ISSN: 2349-6045)
Rural retail market: Opportunities and innovations in Institute of Professional Studies and Research (IPSAR), Cuttack, Vol-XIV/ No - 1 / June, 2016, pp- 27-32 (ISSN: 0976-2017)
“Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Corporate: A Critical Analysis of Manufacturing Companies in India” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-978-3-330-33417-5 year – 2017.
“Dividends and Dividend Decisions” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-978-620-3-92603-3 year – 2021.
Determinants of Market Capitalization in India and Its Impact in Behavioural Finance and Decision-Making Models by IGI Global Publisher, 2018, pp-163-176, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7399-9.ch009
Managing Finance Through E-Governance: A Theoretical Perspective in Edited Book E-Governance and Financial Management by Banki Autonomous College, 2016, pp – 63-77 (ISBN- 81-7406-109-7)
Prepared study material for 1 unit in Self Instructional Mode as per quadrant II of E-Learning Material (DEB Guidelines 2020) of the course BCDB31102T Financial Accounting of the Programme B.Com. (Digital) by JAGAT GURU NANAK DEV PUNJAB STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, PATIALA for the session 2021-22.
Prepared study material for 3 unit in Self Instructional Mode as per quadrant II of E-Learning Material (DEB Guidelines 2020) of the course BCDB31102T Corporate Accounting of the Programme B.Com. (Digital) by JAGAT GURU NANAK DEV PUNJAB STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, PATIALA for the session 2021-22.
International Seminars Attended / Papers Presented
Presented a paper titled “The effect of Remittances on Financial Development: Evidence from BRICS” in an International Conference on New Edge Innovation in Commerce and Management organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Berhampur University, Odisha held on Sep 28-29, 2022.
Presented a paper titled “Harmonization or Dissonance: The critical role of the Reporting Standards (Ind AS & IFRS) and Firms’ Value” in 43rd All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by Department of Commerce, Osmania University & Indian Accounting Association, Hyderabad Branch, Hyderabad, Telangana held on Dec 18-19, 2021.
Presented a paper titled “Financial Inclusion: A Catalyst for Financial Efficient of Commercial Banks” in the International Conference on Financial Inclusivity and Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development organized by School of Commerce & Economics, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) held on September 5, 2021.
Presented a paper titled “Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact” in the International Conference on Sustainability and Equity, Theme: Digital Society organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) held on November 23-25, 2020.
Presented a paper titled “The Impact of COVID-19 on Education” at an International Webinar on COVID-19 Lives & Livelihood organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) held on May 5 and 6, 2020.
Presented a paper titled “Does Artificial Intelligence Influence the Operational Performance of Companies? A Study” in 42nd All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by Department of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan & Indian Accounting Association, Jodhpur Branch held on Dec 28-29, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Harmonisation of IND AS vis-à-vis IFRS and Firm’s Value: An Impact Study” in 42nd All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by Department of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan & Indian Accounting Association, Jodhpur Branch held on Dec 28-29, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Can CSR be a Business Strategy for Sustainable Development of Banking Companies? Evidence from commercial banks in India” in 40th All Odisha Commerce Conference and International Seminar on Changing Dimensions of Business Education organized by KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar held on Dec 20-21, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “A Study of Non-Performing Assets of Public Sector Banks” in 72nd All India Commerce Conference and International Seminar on Global Business: Emerging Issues and Challenges organized by KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar held on Dec 22-24, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Is There Any Significant Difference Between Ind As & Their Corresponding IAS/IFRS? A Comparative Analysis” at the International Conference on Business Management, Humanities and Social Science organized by International Society for Engineers and Researchers, Bangkok, Thailand held on Aug 21-22, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “E-Commerce & Economic Development: An Impact Study” at the International Seminar on Economic Ascendancy of India: Issues & Challenges organized by P.G. Dept. of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar held on Jun 28, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Measurement of Impact of Adoption of IND AS over as on Shareholder’s Value & Firms value” in 41st All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by School of Business and Commerce, Manipal University Jaipur & Indian Accounting Association, Jaipur held on Jan 5-6, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Commercial Banks and Its Impact” in International Seminar organized by Indian Institute of Management, Shillong held on 29th Nov - 1st Dec 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Impact of Employee Turnover on Accounting Performance: A Case Study of TCS” in International Seminar organized by PM& IR Department, Utkal University held on 30th June and 1st July 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Commerce Education in India: The need for its redefining” in International Seminar organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University held on 28th & 29th June 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Innovation and Sustainable development through entrepreneurship”, in an International Seminar on Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 8th & 9th March, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Liquidity Management and Role of Commercial Banks in India”, in NITI Aayog sponsored International Seminar on Institutional Excellence for Economic Growth organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 28th & 29th January, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “IFRS and INDIA: Its Issues and Challenges”, in 6th International Management Convention on Strategic Creating Smart Organisations – Redefining business organized by Asian School of Business Management, Bhubaneswar on 11th, 12th & 13th January, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Impact of Demonetization: A Comparative study with special reference to Developed and Developing Countries”, in 40 th All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in association with Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) on 18th & 19th November 2017.
Presented a paper titled “Human Resources and Accounting”, in UGC sponsored International Seminar on Strategic Human Resource Management organized by P.G. Department of PMIR, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 13th & 14th May 2017.
Presented a paper titled “Demonetization and its impact”, in one day International Inter Disciplinary Conference on Equitable and prosperous India: Opportunities and challenges organized by Department of Commerce, University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 27 April 2017.
Presented a paper titled “Impact of GST on Indian Economic Growth” in national seminar held on 26th& 27th March, 2017 organized by P.G. Department of Business Management, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore.
Presented a paper titled “Government Schemes for Rural Development: Few Case Studies” in a UGC Sponsored International seminar held on 18th& 19th March, 2017 organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
Presented a paper titled “Regulatory Framework of Corporate Financial Reporting Practices in India with Special reference to Companies Act 2013” in a UGC Sponsored International Conference held on 10th& 11th February, 2017 organized by Department of Commerce with Farm Management, Vidyasagar University in collaboration with The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Presented a paper titled “IFRS: Issues and Challenges” in 13th International Accounting Conference held on 7th& 8th January 2017 at Department of Commerce, University of Kolkata organized by Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation in collaboration with Deloitte.
Presented a paper titled “GST: Its Impact on Economic Growth of Developed and Developing Countries” in all India Accounting Conference and an International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by Department of Commerce, Bangalore University, Bangalore and Indian Accounting Association, Branch in association with International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) and ACCA, UK from December 16-17, 2016.
Presented a paper titled “Accounting Models for Valuation of Human Resources” in International Conference held on 24th to 25th November 2016 by Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur.
National Seminars Attended / Papers Presented
Presented a paper titled “Capital Structure, Pay Structure and Job Termination: With reference to Manufacturing Firms” at the National Seminar on Unveiling the Paradigms of Indian Unorganised Sector During the COVID-19 Pandemic organized by P.G. Dept. of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar held on October 30 and 31, 2021.
Presented a paper titled “Integrated Education Model of Information Technology and Accounting: A New Approach to Accounting education” at the Webinar on Accounting Education in Virtual Environment organized by Indian Accounting Association held on Apr 29 and 30, 2020.
Presented a paper titled “Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Indian Corporate” at the National Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges organized by P.G. Dept. of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar held on Feb 27 and 28, 2020.
Presented a paper titled, “Effective, Entrepreneurial and Prudent Management Policy: An Essence of Shareholdings of Corporate”, in the National Seminar on Indian Financial System: Strategic Issues, Challenges and Opportunities organized by Birla School of Commerce on 18 th October 2019.
Presented a paper titled, “Corporate Social Responsibility & Financial Performance: An Econometric Study”, in the National Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility and Tribal Development organized by School of Resource Management, Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) on 20 th & 21 st February 2019.
Presented a Paper titled “Measurement of Degree of Harmonization of Diverged Accounting Practices: Problems & Prospects” in National Seminar and 39th All Odisha Commerce Conference held at P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University on 3-4 February, 2019.
Presented a Paper titled “Relationship of Corporate Governance and capital Structure of Firms: An Impact study of BSE listed Manufacturing Companies” in National Seminar held at P.G. Department of Commerce, Berhampur University on 29-30 January, 2019.
Presented a Paper titled “Experiencing Microfinance: Exploring Stimulating Factors Connecting Deprived Bottom Billions” in National Seminar held at Khallikote University, Berhampur association with Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi on 23-24 January, 2019.
Presented a Paper titled “IMPACT OF CSR ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF INDIAN BANKS” in 71st All India Commerce Conference held at Osmania University on 20-22 December, 2018.
Presented a Paper titled “Impact of Digitalization of Banking Sector: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks” in National Seminar held at Andhra University on 31st October, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Determinants of Market Capitalization in India and Its Impact” in 38th Odisha Commerce Conference held on 4th and 5th February, 2018 organized by School of Commerce, Ravenshaw university, Cuttack.
Presented a paper titled “CSR of Commercial Banks” in a National Seminar held on 18th and 19th November, 2017 organized by Salipur Autonomus College, Salipur, Cuttack.
Presented a paper titled “Non-performing assets and its impact on financial performance” in a National Seminar held on 14th and 15th May, 2017 organized by School of Commerce, Ravenshaw university, Cuttack.
Presented a paper titled “Digitalization in banking and its impact on profitability” in a National Seminar held on 8th and 9th April, 2017 organized by Kalam Institute of Technology, Berhampur.
Presented a paper titled “Impact of GST on Indian Economic Growth” in a National Seminar held on 26th and 27th March, 2017 organized by Department of Business Management, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore in association with The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Presented a paper titled “Make in India – An Analysis of IT Sector” in a UGC Sponsored National Seminar held on 25th and 26th February, 2017 organized by Department of Commerce, Ispat Autonomous College & Municipal College, Rourkela, Odisha.
Presented a paper titled “Tax Reforms and Economic Growth” in 37th All Odisha Commerce Conference held on 12th and 13th February, 2017 organized by P.G. Department of Management, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha.
Presented a paper titled “Emerging Trends and Innovations in Management” in a National Seminar organized by Institute of Professionals Studies and Research, Cuttack on 5th march, 2016.
Presented a paper titled “Training and Development – A way to access skilled India” in a National Seminar organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 1st -2nd March, 2016.
Presented a paper titled “Managing Finance Through E-Governance: A Theoretical Perspective” in a UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Commerce, Banki Autonomous College, Banki, Odisha on 21st February, 2016.
Presented a paper titled “Micro, small & medium enterprises; A focused aspect of Indian economy” in 36th All Odisha Commerce Conference held on 6th and 7th February, 2016 organized by Department of Commerce, Belpahar College, Belpahar, Odisha.
Presented a paper titled “Skill Development: A tool for strategic business growth” in 68th All India Commerce Conference held on 6th and 8th November, 2015 organized by Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag (Jharkhand).
Presented a paper titled “Make in India: Rural Entrepreneurship Development” in a National Seminar organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 25th-26th March, 2015.
Presented a paper titled “Good Governance and Economic Development in India” in a UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 9th-10th March, 2014.
Participated in 67th All India Commerce Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility on 27th – 29th December, 2014 organized by KIIT University in association with P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal university, Bhubaneswar.
State or Other Seminars Attended / Papers Presented
Presented a poster paper titled “An overview of research on capital structure and firms' value: a bibliometric analysis based on Scopus database (1983 – 2020)”, in the Odisha Research Conclave-2021 jointly organized by Odisha State Higher Education Council and Utkal University on 13th – 14th November, 2021.
Presented a paper titled “Impact of Ind-AS on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies”, in a State level Seminar on Indian Accounting Standards (IND-AS): A Converged IFRS organized by P.G. Dept. of Commerce, Berhampur University in collaboration with IAA, Bhubaneswar Branch on 7th December, 2019.
Presented a paper titled “Digitisation & Banking Sector: An Empirical Study”, in a State level Seminar on Accounting Education and Research organized by MIMTS, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with IAA, Bhubaneswar Branch on 18th November, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Contemporary Issues in Accounting”, in a State level Seminar on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Accounting organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with IAA, Bhubaneswar Branch on 1st April, 2018.
Presented a paper titled “Non-performing assets: A study of Public, Private & Foreign Sector Banks” in a State level Seminar held on 14th October, 2017 organized by, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar.
Acted as Coordinator of Two-day International conference on “New Edge Innovation in Commerce and Management” organised by P.G. Department of Commerce, Berhampur University, 28th - 29th September 2022.
Organized 5th Annual National Conference of SOEA on “COVID 19: Impact on Health, Rural Economy and Migration” held on 5th September, 2021 as Organizing Secretary, conducted by Department of Economics and Management, Khallikote University in collaboration with South Odisha Economic Association.
Organized a National Webinar on “Changing Dynamics of Global Business: Issues and Challenges” held on 6th September, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Department of Commerce, B.B. Autonomous Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur in collaboration with Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch.
Organized a National Webinar on “Corporate Reporting Fraud & Financial Markets” held on 24th August, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Department of Commerce, N.C. Autonomous College, Jajpur in collaboration with Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch.
Organized a Data Analysis Workshop on “Time Series and Panel Data Analysis” held on 18th – 19th August, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch.
Organized a National Webinar on “COVID-19: Corporate Reporting & Disclosures” held on 17th August, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Department of Tribal Resource Management, School of Resource Management, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch.
Organized a National Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Statements and Reporting” held on 14th August, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch.
Organized an International Webinar on “Business Education and Research in Digital Era” held on 2nd August, 2020 as Webinar Coordinator, conducted by Indian Accounting Association, Bhubaneswar Branch in collaboration with the P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University.
Organized One Day State Level Seminar in Berhampur University, Berhampur on “Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS): A Converged IFRS on 7th December, 2019 as Seminar Coordinator.
Attended one-week Faculty Development Programme on Transforming Teachers for a Sustainable Post Covid-19 World held on 16th August – 20th August 2021 organized by Institute of Information Technology & Management, New Delhi.
Attended two-week Refresher Course in Commerce and Management held from 25th June – 8th July 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre & Research Development and Services Cell, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
Attended one-week Faculty Development Programme on Progressive Approaches for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research held from 20th June – 26th June 2021 organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
Attended one-month Orientation Programme held on 26th June – 24th July 2020 organized by Teaching Learning Centre & Research Development and Services Cell, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
Attended one-week Faculty Development Programme on Blended Learning held on 22nd June – 28th June 2020 organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
Attended one-week Faculty Development Programme on Data Analysis in Management and Social Science Research held on 18th October – 24th October 2019 organized by Khallikote University, Berhampur.
Attended one-week Short Term Course on Research Methodology held on 3rd June – 8th June 2019 organized by HRDC Shimla, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.
Participated in National Workshop on Protecting Cultural Heritage organized by Khallikote University in association with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi on 1-2 February, 2019.
Attended the ICSSR sponsored two-week Capacity Building Programme for social sciences faculty members held on 22nd May – 3rd June 2017 organized by Department of Management, Mizoram university, Aizawl.
Participated in Skill Development Programme organized by P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University on 18 th & 19th March, 2017.
Attended the Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching Pedagogy and Effective Teaching” held on 26th February 2017 organized by Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Participated in the Workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Department of Commerce with Farm Management, Vidyasagar University in collaboration with The Institute of Cost Accountants of India on 10 th & 11th February, 2017.