Amit Kumar Kashyap

@nirmauni.ac.in

Assistant Professor of Law
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

Amit Kumar Kashyap


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Prof Amit Kashyap is Postgraduate in Business Law & Finance from National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ) 2010 Batch. He qualified UGC JRF in 2009. He holds Diploma in International Economic Law from University of Barcelona & CS Executive Qualification from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) Mumbai. He teaches Company Law, Investment Law, Corporate Insolvency Law, Cyber Law & Financial market regulations. Amit Kashyap has experience of working in prestigious Institutions like Gujarat national law University (GNLU). Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) & Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mumbai. He has completed a research project for Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2011(funded by GoG) & 2013 (in association with AMSS) on "Investment in Gujarat, Law & Regulatory Framework". He has 7 books and more than 15 research papers in his credentials. Currently, he is Head of the Centre for Corporate Law Studies and Editor in Chief for Corporate Research Law Journal (ISSN: 2348-6384). Amit Kas

EDUCATION

MA (Public Administration)
CS Executive
MBA (Finance),
LLM (Corporate & Financial Law)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Investment Law, Securities Law, International Economic Law, Artificial Intelligence & Law, Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
16

Scopus Publications

119

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

3

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Constructing ‘Gujaratiness’: a critical analysis of identity framing in pre-revival Gujarati cinema (1932–2011)
    Gururaj Devarhubli, Amit Kumar Kashyap, Tomar Anjani Singh
    Cogent Arts and Humanities, 2026
    The Gujarati film industry (Dhollywood), dating back to 1932, has experienced significant critical and commercial resurgence since 2011, marked by National Award wins and successful pan-Indian adaptations. However, this revival has followed decades of creative stagnation. This study critically examined the representation of regional identity in 50 commercially successful Gujarati films released between 1932 and 2011. Employing qualitative content analysis guided by the theoretical framework of agenda-setting, priming, and framing, this research deconstructs the cinematic construction of ‘Gujaratiness’. The findings reveal a consistent and hegemonic identity frame that is overwhelmingly rural, Hindu, and traditional, prominently featuring Saurashtrian settings, Rajput communities, and cultural symbols such as Garba. We argue that this framing was not an organic cultural expression but heavily influenced by industrial factors, particularly a state subsidy policy that incentivised formulaic productions for a niche rural audience. This has led to a disconnect between urban viewers and an industry-wide identity crisis. The study concludes that the pre-revival era’s narrow framing ultimately proved unsustainable, establishing the stage for thematic diversification and industrial renewal that characterizes Dhollywood’s contemporary comeback.
  • Interdisciplinarity Research in Sustainability: A 15 Year Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainability Journal
    , Gururaj Devarhubli, Amit Kumar Kashyap, , Anjani Singh Tomar, and
    Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 2025
    In 2024, Sustainability celebrates its 15th year of publication. To commemorate this milestone, this study presents a retrospective bibliometric analysis of the journal, utilizing data from the Scopus database. Through a range of bibliometric tools, we analyze Sustainability’s growth in terms of publication and citation impact. Citation data mainly were retrieved from Elsevier's Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, comprising scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Additionally, data on the most downloaded articles were obtained from Sustainability’s official website. The most cited articles in Sustainability were identified along with the most prolific authors. As of 2023, Sustainability has achieved a CiteScore (CS) of 6.8 — an impressive 485% increase from its initial CS of 1.4 in 2011. The journal is indexed under multiple subject categories in Scopus, ranking as follows: Computer Networks and Communications – 95th out of 395 journals; Computer Science (miscellaneous) – 17th out of 133 journals; Energy Engineering and Power Technology - 69th out of 272 journals; Environmental Science (miscellaneous) – 36th out of 219 journals; Geography, Planning and Development – 94th out of 821 journals; Hardware and Architecture – 46th out of 177 journals; Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law – 89th out of 399 journals; and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment – 97th out of 270 journals. Since its inception in 2009, Sustainability has published 65,636 articles from scholars worldwide, with the highest contributions from China and the United States. The journal has primarily published sustainability studies in various aspects, with a predominant emphasis on quantitative methodologies. Although widely used in academia, bibliometric methods might also prove useful in sustainability jurisprudence, such as helping people understand the publication trends in scholarly sustainability journals.
  • Commercialisation of Scientific Innovation in India: Regulatory Aspects
    Amit Kumar Kashyap
    Resilient and Sustainable Regional Development, 2025
    Industry 4.0 is a revolutionary transition characterized by more significant innovation and interconnectedness, with intellectual property (IP) playing a prominent role. Intangible assets such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets are critical for innovation, development, communication, and promotion. Monetizing IP is a strategic imperative that allows firms to translate IP assets into marketable goods or services, resulting in new income streams and strengthened market positions. Some nations have favourable legislation that encourages IP commercialization. However, local hurdles, mandated IP licensing, and licensing restrictions may all impede this process. This chapter educates inventors, researchers, and businesses on the value of intellectual property rights and how to commercialize them. Effective commercialization is critical for realizing IP's actual value and economic advantages.
  • EDITORIAL: Evolving governance and accountability in a complex legal landscape
    Amit Kumar Kashyap
    Corporate Law and Governance Review, 2025
    This issue features a collection of meticulously selected ten research papers that concurrently explore the foundations, procedures, and prospective developments of legal and corporate governance across the spectrum of countries from Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Central Asia, providing a thorough and diverse assessment at how legal systems develop, are challenged, and changed to advance accountability, integrity, and future development.
  • Ten years of the Cogent Social Sciences: a bibliometric analysis
    Gururaj Devarhubli, Amit Kumar Kashyap, Anjani Singh Tomar
    Cogent Social Sciences, 2025
    Cogent Social Sciences (CSS) is a top worldwide journal in the field of social sciences that aims to encourage the discovery of linkages between disciplines and communities. This article follows the CSS journal from its inception in 2015 until 2024, when it will celebrate 10 years of publication. Its objective is to find journal trends in published articles, authors, the most productive institutions and nations, research themes, and citation patterns (most cited papers and typology of cited articles). Bibliometric analysis was performed, and the Scopus database provided the data necessary to apply bibliometric markers. A variety of bibliometric methods indicate that the journal has dramatically expanded in terms of articles and references from throughout the world; nevertheless, most of these contributions originate in South Africa and Indonesia. The journal has published conceptual articles by writers who predominantly use qualitative methodologies. The authors formulated a visual mapping of bibliometric data by applying software to visualise similarities, which showed that the culture of collaboration among authors has evolved. These graphs show the correlations among keywords, citations, journal co-citations, and co-citation analysis. The findings demonstrate that the journal has experienced substantial expansion over the years, with an increase in both the quantity and variety of published articles and citations received. This expansion helped the journal achieve a good trajectory in terms of its influence and exposure in the field. A notable trend is the increasing geographical diversity of the publications. The journal’s primary focus is on accounting, management, business, environmental sciences, and social sciences.
  • Rethinking FinTech Regulation Under the Indian Data Protection Framework
    Amit Kumar Kashyap
    Juridical Tribune Review of Comparative and International Law, 2024
    This article examines the substantial implications of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) on the developing FinTech industry in India. With a principlebased approach, the DPDPA emphasises user control, accountability, and transparency in addressing critical issues in the data-driven FinTech sector. Combining doctrinal analysis and an exploratory methodology, this study meticulously investigates the Act's insight into obligations, focusing on the intricate distinctions between data processors and data fiduciaries. The objective of this doctrinal and exploratory analysis is to thoroughly comprehend the legal structure established by the Act, thereby clarifying the consequences for participants in the FinTech ecosystem. This study explores the DPDPA's impact on managing and safeguarding financial data within the dynamic FinTech sector. It accomplishes this through an evaluation of legal instruments and literature reviews. The paper concludes by suggesting changes to be taken by the financial regulator as a way to address concerns related to data security. Additionally, it initiates a discourse on the regulation of FinTech in India. It emphasises the significance of the collaboration between the Reserve Bank of India and the Ministry of Information Technology on data protection.
  • Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero Emissions Targets: Bibliometric Study
    Amit Kumar Kashyap, Neeraj Sharma
    International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 2024
  • EDITORIAL: Governance and legal frameworks in a changing global landscape
    Amit Kumar Kashyap
    Corporate Law and Governance Review, 2024
    The papers featured in this issue offer a diverse and insightful analysis of critical topics in governance, law, and economic sustainability and, with 14 scholarly contributions, examine the evolving dynamics of governance, from public information disclosure to corporate financial performance, offering fresh perspectives on the role of law and governance in shaping global markets.
  • PROJECT FINANCE THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT TRUST: LEGAL AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS
    Amit Kumar Kashyap, Vijaylaxmi Sharma
    Risk Governance and Control Financial Markets and Institutions, 2024
    Structured finance, private equity, and public offerings drive a new global real estate and infrastructure age. Given the necessity for increased capital in funding infrastructure projects, a range of equity instruments can be employed to attract institutional investors in both advanced and emerging economies. In recent years, infrastructure sectors, including roads, highways, ports, power, and real estate, have seen increased financial demand and investment trusts have become critical in meeting India’s infrastructural needs. Especially in India, Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) play a vital role in establishing a well-balanced risk management system, which is essential for addressing infrastructure needs and fulfilling the financial requirements of developers. InvITs were established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations, 2014, to attract global and local long-term investments for public-private partnership (PPP) and infrastructure projects and to fill gaps in traditional project financing. Despite initial expectations, few projects have utilized this structure since its inception. The author’s review, incorporating doctrinal legal research, analyzes the regulatory framework surrounding InvITs in India. The paper contributes to the literature, emphasizing evidence of India’s programmatic approach to enhancing infrastructure financing and showcasing structural and financial reforms in InvITs governance as integral components of the nation’s strategy.
  • Big Data and the Internet of Things as Enablers for Business Digital Transformation Efforts
    Gomathi. B, Abbinaya Reddy Jannepally, Siddharth Ghansela, R Sujatha, Amit Kumar Kashyap, Vidhya
    4th International Conference on Innovative Practices in Technology and Management 2024 Iciptm 2024, 2024
    This comprehensive study delves into the transformative roles of Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) in facilitating digital transformation in businesses. It explores how the synergy between these technologies drives operational efficiency, enhances customer engagement, and fosters innovation. The research employs a mixed-method approach, including literature reviews, case studies, and empirical data analysis, to assess the impact of Big Data and IoT on business strategies and performance. The findings indicate that while Big Data and IoT significantly contribute to digital transformation, challenges like data security and infrastructure requirements need addressing. This study provides valuable insights for businesses aiming to leverage these technologies for competitive advantage.
  • A Review of Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis for the Purpose of Determining the Veracity of Online Reviews
    P. S. Venkateswaran, M. Lishmah Dominic, Deepak Kem, Niranchana Shri Viswanathan, Amit Kumar Kashyap, S. R. Rameshkkumar, R. Sivakani
    E Commerce Marketing and Consumer Behavior in the Ai Era, 2024
  • Governance of digital business in Industry 4.0: Legal and regulatory aspects
    Amit Kashyap, Pranav Saraswat
    Cybersecurity Issues Challenges and Solutions in the Business World, 2022
  • REGULATORY REFORMS FOR STRUCTURED GREEN FINANCE: EXPLORING THE CASE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE SERVICE CENTRE, INDIA
    , Amit Kumar Kashyap, Vijaylaxmi Sharma, and
    International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science, 2022
  • LEGAL ANALYSIS OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST REGULATION IN INDIA
    Amit Kumar Kashyap, V. Batwara
    Brics Law Journal, 2022
  • Integrating cryptocurrencies to legal and financial framework of india
    A. Kashyap
    Journal Global Policy and Governance, 2021
  • Law and economies of arbitration in global tax policy: Indian practice
    Amit Kumar Kashyap, Pranav Singh Rathore
    International Journal of Private Law, 2020

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Constructing ‘Gujaratiness’: a critical analysis of identity framing in pre-revival Gujarati cinema (1932–2011)
    G Devarhubli, AK Kashyap, T Anjani Singh
    Cogent Arts & Humanities 13 (1), 2647148 , 2026
    2026
  • Legal Challenges and Policy Responses to Deepfake Abuse in Schools
    R Sivakani, AK Kashyap, R Parveen, BNP Panda, P Paramasivan, ...
    Safeguarding Educational Integrity Through Deepfake Face Detection, 191-212 , 2026
    2026
  • Commercialisation of Scientific Innovation in India: Regulatory Aspects
    AK Kashyap
    Resilient and Sustainable Regional Development, 51-84 , 2026
    2026
  • Ten years of the Cogent Social Sciences : a bibliometric analysis
    G Devarhubli, A Kumar Kashyap, A Singh Tomar
    Cogent Social Sciences 11 (1), 2564774 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evolving governance and accountability in a complex legal landscape.
    AK Kashyap
    Corporate Law & Governance Review 7 (4) , 2025
    2025
  • The Constitutional Protection of Freedom of Artistic Expression: A Comparison between Indonesia, Iran and the United States
    N Aisahrani, SR Nurjannah, IN Putri, AK Kashyap
    Journal of Indonesian Constitutional Law 2 (2), 227-248 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Aligning Criminal and Digital Governance with Emerging Technologies: A Study of Recent Cyber Security Law Reforms
    AK Kashyap, A Sharma
    Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (A Departure from the Colonial Era) 1, 111-128 , 2025
    2025
  • World’s First Artificial Intelligence Law: A Human-Centric Model for Strengthening AI Governance
    AK Kashyap, YD Mitra
    Revolution with Generative AI: Trends and Techniques, 135-169 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Interdisciplinarity Research in Sustainability: A 15 Year Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainability Journal
    G Devarhubli, AK Kashyap, AS Tomar
    Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources 8 (1), 209-240 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • A Review of Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis for the Purpose of Determining the Veracity of Online Reviews
    PS Venkateswaran, ML Dominic, D Kem, NS Viswanathan, AK Kashyap, ...
    E-Commerce, Marketing, and Consumer Behavior in the AI Era, 237-258 , 2025
    2025
  • AI and Business Law: Navigating New Frontiers
    A Kumar, AK Kashyap
    California Management Review Insights , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Governance and legal frameworks in a changing global landscape.
    AK Kashyap
    Corporate Law & Governance Review 6 (4) , 2024
    2024
  • Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero Emissions Targets: Bibliometric Study.
    AK Kashyap, N Sharma
    International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning 19 (10) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • PROJECT FINANCE THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT TRUST: LEGAL AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS.
    AK Kashyap, V Sharma
    Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions 14 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Big Data and the Internet of Things as Enablers for Business Digital Transformation Efforts
    AR Jannepally, S Ghansela, R Sujatha, AK Kashyap
    2024 4th International Conference on Innovative Practices in Technology and … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Exploring the Distressed Assets Merger and Acquisition in India under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
    AK Kashyap, M Prajapati
    Rev. L. & Soc. Stud. 1, 200 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • INDIAN DIETARY SUPPLEMENT MARKET: ISSUES, PERSPECTIVE & WAY FORWARD
    N Amit kumar Kashyap
    IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences 11 (10), 3375-3386 , 2024
    2024
  • Rethinking FinTech regulation under the Indian data protection framework
    AK Kashyap
    Juridical Tribune-Review of Comparative and International Law 14 (3), 363-383 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Central bank currency in India: Policy and regulatory aspects
    AK Kashyap
    Global Developments in Central Bank Digital Currency, 230-248 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Trade finance evolution: a comparative study of regulatory reforms in factoring policies for SMEs in India and China
    DAK Kashyap, S Lunagariya
    Department of Government Studies Faculty of Social and Political Sciences … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Cyber security laws and safety in e-commerce in India
    AK Kashyap, M Chaudhary
    Law & Safety, 207 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Integrating cryptocurrencies to legal and financial framework of India
    AK Kashyap, K Tripathi, PS Rathore
    Journal Global Policy and Governance 10 (1), 121-137 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Financial Market Regulations and Legal Challenges in South Asia
    AK Kashyap, AS Tomar
    IGI Global , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 10
  • REGULATORY REFORMS FOR STRUCTURED GREEN FINANCE: EXPLORING THE CASE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE SERVICE CENTRE, INDIA.
    AK Kashyap, V Sharma
    International Journal of Ecosystems & Ecology Sciences 12 (4) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 9
  • Professional Legal Education in India: Challenges and the Way Forward
    AK Kashyap
    Educational Quest 7 (3), 141 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 8
  • Indian Banking: contemporary issues in law and challenges
    AK Kashyap
    Allied Publishers , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 6
  • The Constitutional Protection of Freedom of Artistic Expression: A Comparison between Indonesia, Iran and the United States
    N Aisahrani, SR Nurjannah, IN Putri, AK Kashyap
    Journal of Indonesian Constitutional Law 2 (2), 227-248 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Rethinking FinTech regulation under the Indian data protection framework
    AK Kashyap
    Juridical Tribune-Review of Comparative and International Law 14 (3), 363-383 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Legal analysis of real estate investment trust regulation in India
    KA Kumar, V Batwara
    BRICS Law Journal 9 (1), 114-135 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Artificial Intelligence: law and policy implications
    P Pokhariyal, AK Kashyap, AB Prasad
    Institute of Law, Nirma University , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 4
  • Limited Liability Partnership as Advantage to Small Business: Indian Scenario
    D Kashyap, AK Kashyap
    National Seminar,'Emerging Issues in Commerce and Managment , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 4
  • World’s First Artificial Intelligence Law: A Human-Centric Model for Strengthening AI Governance
    AK Kashyap, YD Mitra
    Revolution with Generative AI: Trends and Techniques, 135-169 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Interdisciplinarity Research in Sustainability: A 15 Year Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainability Journal
    G Devarhubli, AK Kashyap, AS Tomar
    Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources 8 (1), 209-240 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Trade finance evolution: a comparative study of regulatory reforms in factoring policies for SMEs in India and China
    DAK Kashyap, S Lunagariya
    Department of Government Studies Faculty of Social and Political Sciences … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Regulating competition and cartelisation in the corporate real estate sector: The emerging market case
    AK Kashyap, PS Rathore, K Tripathi
    Otoritas: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan 11 (2), 63-77 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Corporate Governance in Indian Capital Market: An Appraisal
    AK Kashyap, AS Tomar
    Journal of Business Management & Social Sciences Research 2 (5), 157 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 3
  • Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero Emissions Targets: Bibliometric Study.
    AK Kashyap, N Sharma
    International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning 19 (10) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Big Data and the Internet of Things as Enablers for Business Digital Transformation Efforts
    AR Jannepally, S Ghansela, R Sujatha, AK Kashyap
    2024 4th International Conference on Innovative Practices in Technology and … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Central bank currency in India: Policy and regulatory aspects
    AK Kashyap
    Global Developments in Central Bank Digital Currency, 230-248 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Governance of Digital Business in Industry 4.0: Legal and Regulatory Aspects
    A Kashyap, P Saraswat
    Cybersecurity issues, challenges, and solutions in the business world, 95-109 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2