About Us

We are delighted to have you join our growing community of Commerce and Management scholars, researchers, and thought leaders who share a common purpose: to advance impactful research, foster inclusive knowledge creation, and redefine management education with integrity and excellence.

As a member of ICMTA, you are now part of a collaborative network that spans institutions, disciplines, and borders. Whether you are an early-career academic, a seasoned researcher, or an educator shaping the next generation of professionals, ICMTA supports your journey.

ICMTA Founders & Mentors

Founded by senior academic administrators, former Vice Chancellors, and eminent researchers to build a collaborative bridge for scholarship, research mentoring, and educational innovation.

Prof. V. Bala Mohandas Former Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh.

Prof. Ch. Ramaprasada Rao Retd. Professor, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh.

Prof. K. Venugopal Rao Former Vice Chancellor, Himalayan University.

Prof. NVR Jyoti Kumar Vice Chancellor, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. Inguava Gopinath Former Senior Scientist ISRO, Sriharikota.

Prof. V Barla Advisor IIC, CBIT, Hyderabad.

Prof. Satyanarayana Parayitam Charlton College of Business, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Prof. Himachalam Dasaraju Rtd. Professor, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi & Founder member of "Global Association for MSMEs and SDGs Research in Developing Countries".

Sri Anand Musunur Tata Consultancy Services, USA.

Prof. N S Srinivasan Rtd. Professor
Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

"To be a premier non-profit professional platform that connects and empowers academicians, researchers, and thought leaders in Commerce and Management fostering impactful research, inclusive knowledge creation, and lifelong learning, while inspiring educators to lead with integrity and redefine management education through global academic collaboration for the next generation of professionals."

Our Mission

To initiate, encourage, and sponsor high quality research in Commerce and Management. To organize annual international conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together academicians, researchers, and practitioners to address contemporary challenges in business and management.
To provide a platform for lifelong learning, support and develop scholars across all career stages, from doctoral students to senior academicians, through capacity building activities, mentorship programs, and faculty development initiatives.
To collaborate with educational institutions to align Commerce and Management curricula with industry needs, emerging trends, and global standards.
To inspire and equip educators to lead with integrity, fostering ethical practices and values-based management education for the next generation of professionals.
To build a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community of Commerce and Management scholars that embraces diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
To provide a forum for debate and dialogue between academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and the business community to address pressing issues in commerce, trade, and management.
To advocate for the recognition and advancement of Commerce and Management disciplines within the broader academic and public policy landscape.

ICMTA Focus Areas

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Hands-on workshops, faculty development programs (FDPs), and expert webinars in analytics and modern pedagogy.

Research Dissemination

National conferences, UGC-CARE / Scopus indexed publication guidance, and working paper series.

Global Academic Collaboration

Partnerships with national and international academic bodies and leading industry practitioners.

Ethical Leadership

Curriculum innovation and ethical research mentoring initiatives that bridge academia with practical governance.

Code of Conduct for Members

Code of conduct for ICMTA members

Only academic content related to commerce and management to be shared.
Forward messages, fake news, unverified information is not allowed in the group.
Member college admission brochures and promotions are strictly banned in the group.
Good morning/evening/night messages are restrained to post.
No reply with congratulations/thank you.
Personal chatting in the group not allowed.

The new and revised guidelines will be shared and updated here.