He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce at Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior India. He holds degrees in B.Com, M.Com, and Law from Jiwaji University, and an MBA in Finance from IGNOU, New Delhi. He obtained his Ph.D. in Commerce in 2010 and has guided five successful Ph.D. candidates, mentoring six more. With over 18 years of teaching experience, Dr. Bhatnagar's influence spans academia and research. He has authored 58 research papers in national journals, and 11 in international journals, and edited three books. His research has been presented at 62 conferences. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Indian Journal of Accounting and has enhanced his expertise through programs at IIM-Kozhikode, IIM-Indore, IIT-Roorkee, and IIT Hyderabad. His proficiency lies in Accounting, Financial Management, Taxes, Corporate Laws, and Business Strategy. Dr. Bhatnagar is a Board of Studies Member at Jiwaji University and an IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus who completed a 45-day FDP.