Dr. Kakde completed major research projects from DST/SERB, AICTE and RUSA. He also completed minor research project URPS under university scheme. He fetches the research grant of more than 2.5 Crore for research and development. He developed RUSA Centre for Bio-actives and Natural Products which is equipped with LCMS, GCMS, UPLC, X-RD etc and started research facility for the research students at minimum sampling rates. The center starts generating consultancy from the industries and researchers from affiliated colleges.