
Sunil Kumar
Contributing author
Dean of Academic Affairs, International Institute of Technology, Design and Management (IITDM), Visakhapatnam

Contributing author
Dean of Academic Affairs, International Institute of Technology, Design and Management (IITDM), Visakhapatnam
Professor (Dr.) Sunil Kumar is an economist whose research spans financial inclusion, economic development, econometrics, and innovations in management education. He currently serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at IITDM Vizag, India. He has published over 40 articles in international journals and presented at more than 50 conferences, including the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Copenhagen and forums in Malaysia, Japan, the USA, China, and the UAE. He holds four patents, two copyrights, and is the author of three books and eleven book chapters. He has supervised four doctoral candidates and serves on research committees at several universities. His recent awards include the Pan-Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research and Innovation.
OpinionAn analysis of the Russian economy's current state: the Central Bank's key rate cut to 14%, GDP growth slowing to 1%, a record budget deficit of 5.65 trillion rubles, and shrinking reserves. Data from the Central Bank, IMF, and World Bank for 2025-2026.