Hrithik has recently completed his Bachelor’s in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University. He is currently pursuing the Ashoka Scholars Program, a 1-year post graduate diploma for advanced studies and research offered by Ashoka University, graduating in 2021. Having a deep rooted interest in research and quantitative studies, Hrithik has written multiple research papers with econometric analysis in the fields of Development Economics, Labour Economics, Economic Forecasting, International Finance and Environmental Economics. He is currently working on writing a research thesis in the field of Economics of Discrimination under the guidance of his professors from college. By having an excellent academic record and being involved in multiple clubs, societies and initiatives throughout his college life, it can be said with certainty that Hrithik is truly organised, deadline driven and works well under pressure.

At PCI, Hrithik is going to pursue his research in terms of writing opinions and analysing policies using both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Working in the fields of discrimination, Hrithik is directly under the guidance of our Founder and President, Ajay Gautam. Problem solving and researching is what Hrithik is passionate about and brainstorming on different cases and scenarios is what intrigues him. PCI would provide him a segue into the formal world of economic research and further strengthen his abilities to critically analyse policies using a neutral and bipartisan approach.