It gives me immense pleasure to present the January–June 2025 issue of the <italic>Invertis Journal of Management</italic>. This issue reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of management research in India, featuring scholarly contributions that explore diverse themes relevant to economics, finance, and organizational behaviour.In this edition, we are happy to publish empirical research articles that offer deep insights into contemporary issues affecting major macroeconomic and corporate environment in India.We are also pleased to include a timely contribution by <bold>Dr. Kanchan Singh</bold>, who examines fiscal stress among Indian states through a novel Gradient Boosting Model approach. Her study presents a composite index that combines fiscal autonomy, balance, and committed expenditure, identifying key stress zones and recommending reforms in state-level fiscal management following the COVID-19 pandemic.From the corporate finance domain, <bold>Ms. Bhavna Yadav and Prof. (Dr.) Swami Prasad Saxena</bold> presents a trend analysis of dividend payouts among leading Indian IT firms. This longitudinal study highlights the volatility in payout ratios and the strategic signals firms convey to investors through dividends, especially during the post-pandemic recovery phase.Shifting to human resource perspectives, <bold>Ms. Pooja Singh and Dr. Alok Singh</bold> contribute a comprehensive sectoral analysis on how work-life balance impacts employee engagement and job satisfaction in the Indian banking sector. Their findings emphasize the urgent need for HR policy interventions, particularly in private sector banks, where work-life conflicts are more pronounced.Together, these articles demonstrate a shared commitment to address real-world challenges using robust methodologies. They are not only academically enriching but also offer meaningful recommendations for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers.I extend my gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, and editorial team members whose efforts have ensured the academic rigour and quality of this issue. I hope that the insights offered herein will stimulate further scholarly dialogue and serve as a valuable resource to the academic and professional community.</sec></body></article></article></body></html>

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From The Editor’s Desk

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It gives me immense pleasure to present the January–June 2025 issue of the <italic>Invertis Journal of Management</italic>. This issue reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of management research in India, featuring scholarly contributions that explore diverse themes relevant to economics, finance, and organizational behaviour.In this edition, we are happy to publish empirical research articles that offer deep insights into contemporary issues affecting major macroeconomic and corporate environment in India.We are also pleased to include a timely contribution by <bold>Dr. Kanchan Singh</bold>, who examines fiscal stress among Indian states through a novel Gradient Boosting Model approach. Her study presents a composite index that combines fiscal autonomy, balance, and committed expenditure, identifying key stress zones and recommending reforms in state-level fiscal management following the COVID-19 pandemic.From the corporate finance domain, <bold>Ms. Bhavna Yadav and Prof. (Dr.) Swami Prasad Saxena</bold> presents a trend analysis of dividend payouts among leading Indian IT firms. This longitudinal study highlights the volatility in payout ratios and the strategic signals firms convey to investors through dividends, especially during the post-pandemic recovery phase.Shifting to human resource perspectives, <bold>Ms. Pooja Singh and Dr. Alok Singh</bold> contribute a comprehensive sectoral analysis on how work-life balance impacts employee engagement and job satisfaction in the Indian banking sector. Their findings emphasize the urgent need for HR policy interventions, particularly in private sector banks, where work-life conflicts are more pronounced.Together, these articles demonstrate a shared commitment to address real-world challenges using robust methodologies. They are not only academically enriching but also offer meaningful recommendations for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers.I extend my gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, and editorial team members whose efforts have ensured the academic rigour and quality of this issue. I hope that the insights offered herein will stimulate further scholarly dialogue and serve as a valuable resource to the academic and professional community.</sec></body></article></article></body></html>