This study examines the awareness and level of knowledge of Indian faculties regarding preprint repositories, archival sites, institutional repositories, academic social networking sites, publications, and dissemination practices. Data were collected from 104 faculties of Commerce, Economics, and Management departments of 54 central universities in India using a structured questionnaire. The study found that while all participants were aware of open access, their knowledge of self-archiving and academic social networking sites was limited. Respondents were most likely to deposit their thesis, books, and research reports in institutional repositories. The study suggests a need for greater education and support for Indian teaching faculties regarding open-access publishing and self-archiving. The findings indicate a need for institutions to invest in institutional repositories to promote open access to research, and academic social networking sites should be encouraged to enhance research and collaborations. The study's limitations include its focus on the Commerce, Economics, and Management fields. The study provides important insights into the dissemination practices of Indian teaching faculties and their level of engagement with various platforms for scholarly communication, which can inform the development of policies and practices that promote open access and facilitate the dissemination of research in Indian higher education institutions.