Prof. J.D.Agarwal, Director, Indian Institute of Finance has featured in 14th edition, 1997 of Marquis Who's who in the world '- America's leading biographical source, since 1899. Marquis who's categories Dr. Agarwal as one of the leading financial expert in the world , and an eminent scientist.The bibliography source mentions his academic achievments, contributions in Finance as a researcher , trainer and educationist. Dr. Agarwal is a member of several academic and professional bodies. He has been also a membwer of AICTE, panel for Mobilisation of additional resources for Technical Education, Hindi Advisory Council of Ministry of Finance, GOI, and has served several institutes of repute both in India and abord .Dr. Agarwal is an active researcher and has contributed a number of reasearch papers in leading journals and has authored over twelve books. He is also the chief Editor of Finance India , The Quarterly Journal of Finance He is recipoent of several honours and academic awards.

Dr. Agarwal's dedication to the profession has earned him this laurel.