Vivek Kaul

Vivek Kaul

Vivek Kaul is a writer and an economic commentator. 

What a Cricket Stadium Taught Me About India’s Gold Obsession

What looks rational for individual households can become costly for the economy, making India’s gold obsession a classic fallacy of composition.

Vivek Kaul

May 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM IST

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Why India Inc Isn’t Investing in the Growth Story

India Inc is earning more than ever, yet remains reluctant to build, expand or take manufacturing risks as the country’s consumption story looks weaker than advertised.

Vivek Kaul

May 7, 2026 at 3:43 AM IST

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The Rupee’s Mauna Kea Problem: What We Don’t See Matters More

The rupee debate fixates on visible costs, ignoring hidden fiscal risks, political compulsions and market psychology that make inaction far riskier.

Vivek Kaul

April 30, 2026 at 3:52 AM IST

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