Aditya Srinivasan

Economics and public policy professional with experience in economic research, fiscal analysis and policy studies, complemented by a Cost and Management Accountant qualification. Trained in quantitative and qualitative methods, including applied statistical analysis using R, survey-based research and policy evaluation. Experienced in synthesizing data into policy-relevant insights through fiscal analysis, field research and analytical writing, with interests in macroeconomics, labour studies, public finance and development policy.

Research Assistant at Dattopant Thengadi Foundation (BMS) (2026-07 – Present)

• Developing a concept note on worker-centered pathways to sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction.
• Analyzing e-Shram data to examine India's unorganized workforce and its implications for labour markets, regional development and social security policy.
• Participated in the BRICS Civil Forum 2026, engaging with policy deliberations on human-centric AI, labour and worker protection.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of a book launch event on labour policy.

Senior Intern at Indian Council of Social Science Research (2026-02 – 2026-06)

• Managed project tracking and coordinated research activities across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Participated in academic conferences and workshops on social science research and public policy themes.

Public Policy Intern (Economics) at Chanakya Corporate Services (2025-09 – 2025-11)

• Conducted fiscal and policy analysis of the Puducherry State Budget, examining revenue receipts, expenditure trends, fiscal deficits, central transfers and welfare expenditure.
• Analyzed local employment patterns, identifying dependence on informal tourism activities and skilled labour migration as challenges to inclusive and sustainable growth.
• Analyzed power sector subsidies and expenditure patterns, highlighting structural inefficiencies linked to tariff rigidity and rising procurement costs.
• Field research and focus group discussions (FGDs) with ward members to identify gaps in welfare delivery, infrastructure access, and public service implementation.
• Conducted field surveys with beneficiaries to evaluate welfare delivery system and local governance challenges.

Finance Operations Administrator at Teva Global Business Services Pvt Ltd (2022-03 – 2023-11)

• Managed costing, inventory reconciliation and financial reporting processes to support operational and business decision-making.
• Built financial forecasts and performed variance analysis to support planning and capital expenditure decisions.

Audit Assistant at S Viswanathan LLP (2019-12 – 2020-10)

• Conducted internal and statutory audits for manufacturing companies and trusts, strengthening my understanding of compliance processes, documentation quality and financial governance.
• Performed concurrent audits for banks, involving verification of financial controls, procedural adherence and risk-based checks.
• Assisted in GST compliance activities, including return filing support and audit documentation.

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences in Social Sciences with focus on economics, public policy and research methods – Chanakya University (2024-10 – 2025-11)

eMasters in Economics, Finance and Public Policy – Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2023-01 – 2024-03)

Cost and Management Accountant in Costing, Finance and Taxation – Institute of Cost Accountants of India (2021-03)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore (2015-05 – 2018-04)