Vivek Kumar

Vivek Kumar

Vivek Kumar, an economist at QuantEco Research, focuses on the Indian economy and specialises in the macro-quantitative intersections in the currency and bond markets.

If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it

MPC Framework

The framework may warrant limited refinement—specifically, the inclusion of a clearly defined escape clause for exceptional circumstances.

Vivek Kumar

August 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM IST

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Trump Tariffs: India Should Keep Calm and Carry On

It is best to introduce a cooling phase and get back to the negotiation table by striking a balance between the need for trade reforms and its economic and political sensitivities. 

Vivek Kumar

August 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM IST

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Monetary Policy In A Schrödinger’s Economy

RBI must tread carefully in a Schrödinger’s economy, where outcomes stay indeterminate until observed, demanding reactive policy moves.

Vivek Kumar

June 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM IST

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Liquidity: Sterilisation, Caution, Or Doubling Down?

FX book chickens come home to roost in 2025-26, and the RBI’s liquidity injections may need to grow even larger to avoid a fresh policy transmission hiccup.

Vivek Kumar

May 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM IST

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RBI Should Be The Front Soldier After Trump Trade Shock

Monetary Policy

A seismic tariff shock from the US on April 9 could hijack India’s economic prospects. While this requires a strategic government intervention for risk mitigation, the RBI must be the front soldier to safeguard growth.

Vivek Kumar

April 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM IST

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RBI Liquidity: Rectitude, Discretion And King Canute

RBI must maintain core liquidity surplus at 0.5%-1.0% of NDTL in FY26 to ensure credit flow. Durable tools over repo reliance key to stability.

Vivek Kumar

March 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM IST

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