Abhimanyu Prakash

Analytical economics student with experience in financial analysis, econometrics, and macroeconomic research. Skilled in valuation modelling, regression analysis, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel, R, and Python. Interested in financial markets, equity research, and data-driven economic analysis.

Fintech & NBFC Valuation Analysis:

• Conducted comparative financial analysis of Bajaj Finance, PB Fintech, One 97 Communications, and Infibeam Avenues.
• Estimated cost of equity using the Capital Asset Pricing Model and applied valuation methods inspired by Peter Lynch.
• Built valuation models in Microsoft Excel and identified valuation gaps of ~30–92% between intrinsic value and market price.

Econometric Analysis: Literacy, Healthcare Access & Infant Mortality in India

• Conducted OLS regression analysis using district-level data (41 observations) to examine the impact of female literacy and institutional deliveries on Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).
• Found female literacy significantly reduces IMR, explaining ~51.6% of the variation in infant mortality.
• Identified institutional deliveries as the strongest predictor with models explaining ~94% of IMR variation, using EViews, R, and Python.

Return of Protectionism: Tariffs, Inflation & U.S. Manufacturing

• Developed a research proposal analyzing tariff-based protectionism in the United States and its macroeconomic effects.
• Designed an econometric framework using Vector Autoregression (VAR) and Impulse Response Functions (IRF) to model tariff shocks on inflation, industrial output, and trade flows.
• Compiled macroeconomic data from the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization.

Comparative Fiscal Policy Analysis: Assam vs Gujarat (2012–2024)

• Conducted comparative analysis of fiscal trends using state budget data from Assam and Gujarat.
• Evaluated public expenditure patterns, revenue sources, and deficit management across both states.
• Identified structural differences: Assam allocated 85–90% to revenue expenditure, while Gujarat maintained 18–22% capital expenditure focused on infrastructure.

Market Segmentation & Product Positioning Strategy: Red Bull

• Analyzed demographic, psychographic, behavioural, and geographic segmentation used by the brand in the global energy drink market.
• Identified core target segment (ages 18–35), including students, athletes, and young professionals seeking performance and alertness.
• Evaluated how lifestyle marketing and extreme sports sponsorships reinforce Red Bull’s high-performance brand positioning.

AMARTYA – Economics Association, Christ University, Bengaluru

Joint Secretary & Media Head (Aug 2024 – Present)

• Coordinated 5+ academic events and seminars with 400+ student participants.
• Led media outreach and managed event logistics, registrations, and communications.

Sponsorship & External Relations Team (Feb 2025 – Present)

• Conducted outreach to 10+ companies and local businesses to secure sponsorships for departmental events.
• Assisted in partnership negotiations and managed sponsor relationships and deliverables.