Dr.M.Venkatalakshmi has a Ph.D., in Management from Bharathiar University, a Master of Business Administration from Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University. She Specializes in Finance and Accounting, Risk Management and Business Research Methods. She conducts research on Investor behaviour, Personal Finance and Financial literacy. Few recent publications are: An article in International Management Research Review titled “Role of Information Technology in influencing the savings and investments behaviour of women in Coimbatore” in March 2017. An article titled “Financial literacy & investment behavior of women in Coimbatore” in Journal of International Journal of Accounting and Financial Management Research. She has been actively participating in Conventions conducted by Madras Management Association, Conferences conducted by Confederation of Indian Industries, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. She delivers session on management to the participants of Skill development programmes and management development programmes.