Dalhia Mani

Professor Dalhia Mani is a faculty member in the Entrepreneurship area at IIM Bangalore, bringing expertise in network economics and firm ownership structures. After completing her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2010, she served as an Assistant Professor at HEC Paris, France until 2016 before joining IIM Bangalore. Her research focuses on examining the complex networks of ownership ties between firms and their impact on various business outcomes, including firm performance, innovation, tax sheltering, and tunnelling. At a micro-level, Mani studies how individuals interact and utilize their networks in complex and uncertain situations. Her work contributes significantly to understanding the relationship between organizational networks and business performance, particularly in entrepreneurial contexts. Through her teaching at IIM Bangalore, she helps students understand the intricate relationships between firms and their impact on business success.