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Aditi Kadam

I am a commerce student with a keen interest in research and analysis, currently studying at Himalayan Residential School in India. Having lived in Mumbai, I have developed a strong foundation in the Indian education system. My research interests include the gender pay gap, financial literacy, and the impact of digital payments in India. I am also passionate about leadership, as demonstrated during my time with the Nโ€ฆ

About

A little about me.

I am a commerce student with a keen interest in research and analysis, currently studying at Himalayan Residential School in India. Having lived in Mumbai, I have developed a strong foundation in the Indian education system. My research interests include the gender pay gap, financial literacy, and the impact of digital payments in India. I am also passionate about leadership, as demonstrated during my time with the National Cadet Corps.

Education

Where I have worked and learned.

2025 - 2027

Grades 11 and 12, Commerce with Applied Mathematics

Himalayan Residential School

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Grade 11: 90%. Grade 12: Awaited

๐Ÿ“ India
2024 - 2025

Grade 10

Sanjay Ghodawat International School

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Achieved Grade 10: 80.17%

๐Ÿ“ Kolhapur, India
Research & Publications

Published work.

International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (IJRTI), Vol. 11, Issue 9 2026

Gender Pay Gap Analysis in the Indian Technology Sector Using Primary Survey Data

Designed a survey framework to separate the raw gender pay gap from the gap that remains after controlling for role, experience, and seniority, and outlined how AI can support pay audits alongside human review.

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. 13, Issue 3 2026

Financial Literacy and Its Effect on Investment Behavior Among Gen Z in India

Reviewed published studies on Indian Gen Z investors and proposed a survey to measure how financial knowledge, risk tolerance, and social media exposure shape investment behavior.

International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Vol. 11, Issue 9 2026

Effect of UPI and Digital Payments Adoption on Small Retailer Sales and Cash Dependency in India

Examined whether adopting UPI, India's real-time mobile payments system, changes small retailers' sales and reliance on cash, and proposed a survey of 150 to 250 retailers to test it.

International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), Vol. 8, Issue 5 2026

Impact of Gig Economy Platforms on Urban Youth Employment Patterns in India

Analysed the trade-off between flexibility and income stability for young platform workers, and the role of algorithms in allocating work and incentives.

International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), Vol. 8, Issue 5 2026

Influencer Marketing Effectiveness vs Traditional Advertising: An ROI Comparison for D2C Brands

Compared influencer and traditional advertising for direct-to-consumer brands using return on investment, customer acquisition cost and repeat purchases as measures.

Internships & Programs

Where I have worked and learned.

Summer 2025

Intern

Indian Railways
Summer 2026

Intern

Chartered accountancy coaching centre
๐Ÿ“ Patna, India
Leadership

Beyond the classroom.

2022

Sergeant, National Cadet Corps (NCC) Air Wing

Earned the rank of Sergeant at a ten-day Combined Annual Training Camp of the NCC. Trained a platoon of 50 to 60 junior cadets in drill and flew two sorties with the senior-most commander at the NCC Flying Camp.

Community & Volunteering

Giving back.

2022

Clean-up drive participant, NCC Camp

Joined a clean-up drive at the camp site during NCC training.

Extracurricular Activities & Achievements

Beyond the classroom.

2018

Art Club Member

Member of the Art Club at every school attended.

Elementary Drawing Grade Examination

Earned an A grade, Government of Maharashtra.

Badminton

Represented school in badminton at the district inter-school (DSO) competition.

2025

Chess Tournament

Won 2nd place in the school inter-house chess tournament.

Model United Nations

Participated in a Model United Nations conference.

Keyboard Player

Played keyboard in the school band at annual functions.

Certifications

Beyond the classroom.

MS Excel

Completed an Excel course on Coursera.

Contact

Let's talk.

For opportunities, collaborations or a conversation, the quickest way is email.