Ritesh Kumar Singh — CEO
A business economist with 25 years of work experience in macroeconomic research and advisory, consulting to all kinds of organisations — government and private sector, national and international, real and financial investors as well as institutional equity players. Despite being an economist, I don’t believe in complex mathematical models and forecasting. Unlike other people’s money managers, I’m not 100% sure what will happen tomorrow — whether the INR will rise or fall, whether Indian economy will grow 6% or 8% next quarter, or whether gold, silver will crash, or Chinese economy will bust soon or later. I hedge my bets. I call myself an under-confident investor — cautious rather than certain — which is why I don’t give short-term investment tips on sectors or stocks. I’m a voracious reader and typically read 12 to 24 non-fiction books yearly, from economics and finance to motivational literature. I’m always happy to share book recommendations, so feel free to ask. I like to analyse almost everything using Economics101. I run a research and advisory company specializing in commercial and market intelligence, and analysis of the implications of policy and regulatory developments, esp those related to trade and investment for Indian businesses and consumers. Philosophically, I’m pro-market, not pro-business. I support markets benefiting consumers while opposing cronyism and rent-seeking masquerading as entrepreneurship. I don’t buy into import barriers — though fashionable these days — as a means to support manufacturing in India or the US. Such protectionism might give short term boost to stock markets, but doesn't boost productivity or innovation.I’m also critical of trade protectionism and Trumponomics, particularly policies promoting national champions. This criticism is not aimed at America or Americans themselves, nor self-reliance, but distortion of market principles. While I mostly read in English, I remain sceptical about western propaganda that often casts China negatively. I aim for political balance but take sides when evidence demands it. As an opinion writer since 2011, I’ve published over 500 pieces covering economy, finance, FTAs/WTO, and India's commercial & industrial policy. My current obsessions are financial markets, helping my sons develop good habits — reading, exercising, and money smarts (a challenging task), and keeping healthy. I’m working on a book to help GenZ (like my sons) become financially smarter, socially conscious and responsible spenders. Soon, I’ll seek literary agents and publishers to bring this project to fruition.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a macroeconomic consultant with expertise in trade policy and regulatory analysis.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 23 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Analysis
- Market Research
- Research
- Advisory
- Opinion Writing
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Economic Policy
- International Trade
- Trade Compliance
- Economic Analysis
- Public Finance
- Trade Policy
Career Highlights
- 25 years of experience in macroeconomic research and advisory.
- Published over 500 opinion pieces on economy and finance.
- Founder of a consulting firm focusing on India's macroeconomic landscape.
Work Experience
Sugaronline
Senior Analyst (Sugar and Ethanol) Asia (2 yrs 1 mo)
Indonomics Consulting Private Limited
Chief Executive Officer (7 yrs 1 mo)
Founder, Director and Chief Economist (7 yrs 9 mos)
Nikkei Asia
Columnist (11 yrs 8 mos)
Raymond Limited
Group Chief Economist (6 yrs 1 mo)
Aditya Birla Group
Group Trade Economist (3 yrs 10 mos)
13th Finance Commission, Dept. of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India
Assistant Director (1 yr)
Cab Sect. Govt. of India
Research Officer (5 yrs)
Education
Advanced Certification in Trade & Commercial Diplomacy at Institute of Trade & Commercial Diplomacy, USA
Advanced Certification in International Trade at EXIM Institute, Mumbai, India
MDP/Certification at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
LLB at Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
MA at Banaras Hindu University
B.A (Hons) Economics & M.A. at Faculty of Social Science, Banaras Hindu University
XI-XII at Rashtrpati Bhavan's school, Delhi
Vii-X at DAV High School, Siwan
