Who is Gourav Vallabh? Biography, Age, Wiki, Wife, Parents, Caste, Education, Kids
Gourav Vallabh is an Indian politician, academician, and national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC). He is known for his sharp debating skills and his expertise in finance and economics. He has been a professor of finance at XLRI Jamshedpur, one of the top business schools in India, since 2003.
He has also authored several books and research papers on various topics related to finance, banking, and accounting. He has been actively involved in the Congress party since 2017 and has contested elections from Udaipur and Jamshedpur East constituencies.
Early Life, Age & Biography
Gourav Vallabh was born in 1977 (age: 46 years, as of 2023) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. His father, Shrivallabh Sharma, was a businessman and his mother was a homemaker. He has not revealed much information about his siblings.
Educational Qualifications
He completed his schooling from the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education in 1994. He was a bright student and excelled in academics. He earned a gold medal in Bachelor of Commerce from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan in 1998.
He also cleared the State Level Eligibility Test of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and the National Eligibility Test of the University Grants Commission in 1999.
He pursued his Master of Commerce from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan in 2000 and again secured a gold medal. He then earned his Chartered Accountant degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2004.
He also completed his Company Secretary degree from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in the same year. He further obtained a PhD in Financial Statement Analysis for Credit Decisions for Bank – Focus Accounting Standard from the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur.
He also holds a Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), USA.
Family Details
According to the web search results, Gourav Vallabh’s father’s name is Shrivallabh Sharma, who was a businessman. His mother’s name is not known, but she was a homemaker.
He has not revealed much information about his siblings, but he has said that he is the first one in his family to join politics. He was born to a family of academicians and was a gold medalist during his academic years. He belongs to the Brahmin caste and follows Hinduism.
Career
As a Professor
Gourav Vallabh started his career as a professor of accounting and finance at Marwar College, Sojat, Rajasthan, where he taught graduate classes for one academic year in 2000. He then moved to Mody Institute of Management Studies, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, where he worked as a professor for MBA graduates in the Department of Accounting and Finance for two academic years, 2001 and 2002.
From June 2002 to November 2003, he worked as a research officer and faculty at the National Institute of Bank Management, Pune. He then joined the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India) Delhi as a professor and head of the School of Finance. In 2009, he became a senior professor at the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.
Since 2003, he has been a faculty member in the finance area at XLRI Jamshedpur, where he teaches courses on financial accounting, financial management, corporate finance, financial risk management, financial statement analysis, and banking. He is also involved in various executive education programs and consultancy projects for various organizations.
He has published several books and research papers on topics such as credit risk assessment, financial inclusion, banking regulation, corporate governance, financial literacy, microfinance, and financial innovation. Some of his books are:
- Credit Risk Assessment: The New Lending System for Borrowers Lenders & Investors
- Financial Statement Analysis: A Practitioner’s Guide
- Financial Inclusion: A Roadmap for India
- Banking Regulation: A Primer
- Corporate Governance: Principles & Practices
- Financial Literacy: A Key to Financial Well-being
- Microfinance: A Tool for Poverty Alleviation
- Financial Innovation: Challenges & Opportunities
Consultant
Gourav Vallabh has also worked as a consultant for various organizations and institutions in the areas of finance, banking, accounting, and risk management.
Awards & Achievements
He has also received several awards and honors for his academic excellence and contributions to the field of finance. Some of them are:
- Honored on Independence Day (August 15) 1999 by the Government of Rajasthan for securing the highest marks in B.Com (F) in the university.
- Secured first position (gold medalist) in M.Com. (ABST) in MDS University, Ajmer (Rajasthan), and was awarded the gold medal by H.E. Governor of Rajasthan.
- Received Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Banking & Finance organized by ICFAI Business School Hyderabad in 2005.
- Received Best Teacher Award at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2010.
- Received Outstanding Researcher Award at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2012.
- Received Best Faculty Award at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2014.
- Received Best Author Award at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2016.
- Received Best Professor Award at XLRI Jamshedpur in 2018.
Political Career
Gourav Vallabh joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2017 and became a national spokesperson of the party. He is also a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC). He has been actively participating in various political debates, press conferences, rallies, and campaigns for the party.
He contested his first election from Udaipur constituency in Rajasthan in 2023. He faced a tough fight from the BJP candidate Gulab Chand Kataria, who was the former home minister of Rajasthan. He lost the election by a margin of 23,000 votes.
He contested his second election from Jamshedpur East constituency in Jharkhand in 2019. He was pitted against the incumbent chief minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das, who had been representing the seat since 1995. He gave a spirited challenge to Das and garnered 40,000 votes. However, he lost the election by a margin of 15,000 votes.
He is currently preparing for the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, where he is likely to contest from Lucknow or Varanasi.
Gourav Vallabh, Manvendra Singh are among the Congress candidates for the Rajasthan elections
The Congress party on 31 October 2023, Tuesday announced its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 25. The list includes 56 names, covering constituencies across the state. Among the notable candidates are national spokesperson Gourav Vallabh, who will contest from Udaipur, and Manvendra Singh, son of the late BJP leader Jaswant Singh, who will fight from Siwana.
The Congress has so far declared 151 candidates out of the total 200 seats in the Rajasthan assembly. The party is in alliance with six smaller parties, namely the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Samajwadi Party, the Communist Party of India, the Bharatiya Tribal Party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal and the Janata Dal (Secular). These parties will contest 49 seats, leaving one seat for an independent candidate.
The Congress is hoping to retain power in Rajasthan, where it won 99 seats in the 2018 elections, ending the BJP’s rule of five years. The party had formed the government with the support of 13 independents and six BSP MLAs, who later merged with the Congress. The party is facing a tough challenge from the BJP, which had won 73 seats in 2018 and has since increased its tally to 70 after winning three by-polls.
The BJP has also announced its candidates for all 200 seats in Rajasthan. The party has not projected any chief ministerial face, unlike in 2018 when it fielded former CM Vasundhara Raje. The party is relying on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its state president Satish Poonia to woo the voters. The party has also roped in several leaders from other parties, such as former Congress minister Rajendra Gudha and former BSP MLA Wajib Ali.
The main issues that are likely to dominate the Rajasthan elections are the performance of the Ashok Gehlot-led government, especially its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and its welfare schemes for farmers, women, and youth; the law and order situation in the state; the caste equations and regional aspirations; and the impact of desertions and defections among various parties.
The following table shows some of the key candidates from both Congress and BJP in Rajasthan:
| Constituency | Congress Candidate | BJP Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Udaipur | Gourav Vallabh | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Siwana | Manvendra Singh | Shambhu Singh Khetasar |
| Tonk | Sachin Pilot | Ajit Singh Mehta |
| Jodhpur | Rameshwar Dudi | Kailash Bhansali |
| Sardarpura | Ashok Gehlot | Shambhu Singh Khetasar |
| Jhalrapatan | Pramod Jain Bhaya | Vasundhara Raje |
| Bikaner East | Yashpal Gehlot | Sidhi Kumari |
| Karauli | Rohini Kumari | Manoj Rajoria |
Gourav Vallabh’s Marriage, Spouse & Children
Gourav Vallabh is married to Priyanka Vallabh, who is an assistant professor at XLRI Jamshedpur. They have a daughter named Aanya Vallabh, who is studying in class 10. He lives with his family in Jamshedpur.
He follows Hinduism and is a devotee of Lord Shiva. He performs puja every day in his house. He is also fond of reading books, watching movies, listening to music, and playing chess.
Links & Contact Details
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Net Worth
Gourav Vallabh has an estimated net worth of 5-6 crores (approx.) as of 2023. His main sources of income are his salary as a professor at XLRI Jamshedpur, his fees as a consultant for various organizations, and his earnings as a politician and spokesperson for the Congress party.
Gourav Vallabh Wiki/BIO
| Name | Gourav Vallabh |
| Date of Birth | 1977 |
| Age | 46 years old (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Father | Shrivallabh Sharma |
| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Wife | Priyanka Vallabh (assistant professor) |
| Daughter | Aanya Vallabh |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (approx.) |
| Weight | 85 kilograms (approx.) |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Education | Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| Qualification | Certified Financial Risk Manager (GARP, USA) Chartered Accountant (ICAI) Company Secretary (ICSI) Ph.D. (UoR, India) LLB, M.Com. (Gold Medalist) |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Gourav Vallabh is an Indian politician, academician, and national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC). He is known for his sharp debating skills and his expertise in finance and economics. He has been a professor of finance at XLRI Jamshedpur since 2003.
He has also authored several books and research papers on various topics related to finance, banking, and accounting. He has been actively involved in the Congress party since 2017 and has contested elections from Udaipur and Jamshedpur East constituencies.
He is married to Priyanka Vallabh, who is an assistant professor at XLRI Jamshedpur. They have a daughter named Aanya Vallabh. He follows Hinduism and is a devotee of Lord Shiva. He has an estimated net worth of 5-6 crores (approx.) as of 2023.
