Sumit Majumdar

Sumit Majumdar is a Professor of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He specializes in regulatory economics, telecommunications policy, corporate finance, and emerging markets. His research focuses on institutional transitions, corporate strategy in network industries, and the impact of mergers on technology deployment and labor markets.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Minnesota (1990)
• M.M.S. in Finance, University of Bombay, India (1977)
• B.Com in Accounting and Economics, University of Bombay, India (1975)

Research Interests:

Prof. Majumdar’s work examines how institutional frameworks influence corporate behavior, particularly in telecommunications and network industries. He investigates topics such as horizontal ownership concentration, regulatory policy design, merger dynamics, and the intersection of corporate finance with technology adoption. His studies often focus on India’s economic evolution, including privatization effects, foreign ownership impacts, and institutional disruptions.

Awards & Editorial Roles:

• Editor of Handbook of Telecommunications Economics (Volumes 1 & 2)
• Editor of Journal of International Business Studies (2005–2008)
• Editorial Board Member of Journal of Business Venturing (2003–2009)
• Editorial Board Member of Long Range Planning (ongoing)

Advising & Grants:

• Advised 8 doctoral students at UT Dallas, University of Michigan, and Imperial College
• Secured grants from institutions like the William Davidson Institute and European Union-funded projects

Labs/Teams:

He leads initiatives at the Global Communications Strategy Forum and participates in university-wide committees on research and governance.