This is an honorary volume brought in honour of Prof. Manjappa D. Hosamane, former vice-chancellor of Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The volume is edited by renowned Political Economy Scientist and a Sahitya Academy Awardee Prof. Muzaffar. H. Assadi of University of Mysore. The volume consists of two sections, the first part deals with Industry, Finance and Banking and the second focusing on Agriculture, Environment and Labour. Put together the volume consists of thirteen well researched empirical works, contributed by renowned economists, political scientists and analysts from renowned nstitutions, universities and industry. The volume is a blend of contributions from academia and industry which will cater to the needs of students and researchers of Economics, Finance and Political - Science disciplines.,