Sreedev Krishnakumar
@sreedevkkumar.bsky.social
Data journalist from India. Works at Hindustan Times. Previously with Moneycontrol.
Other bylines: The Hindu, The Print, The Citizen and LiveWire
https://sreedev98.github.io/
Other bylines: The Hindu, The Print, The Citizen and LiveWire
https://sreedev98.github.io/
Grab today's Hindustan Times to find an annotated version of the India-US joint statement putting specific key details in context. If you couldn't get your hands on a copy, we have also made an online interactive version of it that you can read from our app (link in replies).
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Grab today's Hindustan Times to find an annotated version of the India-US joint statement putting specific key details in context. If you couldn't get your hands on a copy, we have also made an online interactive version of it that you can read from our app (link in replies).
Over the past decade, global finance has shifted beyond banks. “Shadow banking” has moved from the margins to the center of financial system. With buoyant markets and light oversight, old financial vulnerabilities may be building again. For HT, I did a deep dive in to this shift.
The troubling rise of shadow banking | Number Theory
What was once seen as a peripheral feature of the financial system has now become central to how modern capitalism allocates risk and capital
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February 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Over the past decade, global finance has shifted beyond banks. “Shadow banking” has moved from the margins to the center of financial system. With buoyant markets and light oversight, old financial vulnerabilities may be building again. For HT, I did a deep dive in to this shift.
Details of the Indo-US trade deal have still not been revealed to us. But much of the political reactions in India have been regarding its potential impact on the agricultural sector. This makes it worthwhile to look at the Indo-US trade in agriculture before the deal happened.
February 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Details of the Indo-US trade deal have still not been revealed to us. But much of the political reactions in India have been regarding its potential impact on the agricultural sector. This makes it worthwhile to look at the Indo-US trade in agriculture before the deal happened.
If Budget 2026 was being presented in calmer times, India’s economic choices would look very different. Instead, the rules-based global order is being dismantled, even as AI-fuelled optimism pushes global markets into irrational territory. We looked at the external-sector challenges faced by India.
January 30, 2026 at 5:20 AM
If Budget 2026 was being presented in calmer times, India’s economic choices would look very different. Instead, the rules-based global order is being dismantled, even as AI-fuelled optimism pushes global markets into irrational territory. We looked at the external-sector challenges faced by India.
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Holy shit, this thread is incredible.
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Holy shit, this thread is incredible.
Davos rose alongside a US-led era of globalisation and free markets. This year, the WEF meets in a far gloomier moment, as that order frays amid multiple global shocks, including from the US led by Trump. @roshankishore.bsky.social and I looked at how the world has changed since the last summit.
January 20, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Davos rose alongside a US-led era of globalisation and free markets. This year, the WEF meets in a far gloomier moment, as that order frays amid multiple global shocks, including from the US led by Trump. @roshankishore.bsky.social and I looked at how the world has changed since the last summit.
What many saw as a brazen abduction of Nicolas Maduro, Trump pitches as proof of revived US dominance in the Western Hemisphere, dubbing it the "Donroe Doctrine" in echo of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. But does the world still fit Monroe’s assumptions? Here’s what the numbers say #Maduro #Donroe #Trump
January 19, 2026 at 4:43 AM
What many saw as a brazen abduction of Nicolas Maduro, Trump pitches as proof of revived US dominance in the Western Hemisphere, dubbing it the "Donroe Doctrine" in echo of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. But does the world still fit Monroe’s assumptions? Here’s what the numbers say #Maduro #Donroe #Trump
#Maharashtra municipal corporation polls reinforce what the 2024 assembly elections already showed: the #BJP is the state’s clear political pole, with room to pressure allies. INC, meanwhile, looks increasingly marginal in state politics. Today’s Number Theory unpacks the results
#Mumbai #India #BMC
#Mumbai #India #BMC
January 17, 2026 at 5:24 AM
#Maharashtra municipal corporation polls reinforce what the 2024 assembly elections already showed: the #BJP is the state’s clear political pole, with room to pressure allies. INC, meanwhile, looks increasingly marginal in state politics. Today’s Number Theory unpacks the results
#Mumbai #India #BMC
#Mumbai #India #BMC
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“A.I.’s promise is real,” Sebastian Mallaby, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes. “The big question in 2026 is whether capital markets can adequately finance A.I.’s development.”
“A.I.’s promise is real,” Sebastian Mallaby, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes. “The big question in 2026 is whether capital markets can adequately finance A.I.’s development.”
Opinion | A.I. Is Real. But OpenAI Might Still Fail.
Artificial intelligence’s promise is real. But some of the most prominent A.I. companies might not make it.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:20 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“A.I.’s promise is real,” Sebastian Mallaby, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes. “The big question in 2026 is whether capital markets can adequately finance A.I.’s development.”
“A.I.’s promise is real,” Sebastian Mallaby, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes. “The big question in 2026 is whether capital markets can adequately finance A.I.’s development.”
US Fed chief says he has been threatened with criminal action for not giving in to political pressure. With Trump pushing for lower rates, what set off this clash and what could it be implications for US monetary policy? @roshankishore.bsky.social and I delved in to this in today's HT Number Theory.
January 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
US Fed chief says he has been threatened with criminal action for not giving in to political pressure. With Trump pushing for lower rates, what set off this clash and what could it be implications for US monetary policy? @roshankishore.bsky.social and I delved in to this in today's HT Number Theory.
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s new mayor, wants to tax the super-rich to fund his policies. Similar debates on taxing the rich are playing out in cities across the world. Do some cities attract more of the ultra-rich than others? And are low taxes really the key? Today’s Number Theory explores this.
January 12, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s new mayor, wants to tax the super-rich to fund his policies. Similar debates on taxing the rich are playing out in cities across the world. Do some cities attract more of the ultra-rich than others? And are low taxes really the key? Today’s Number Theory explores this.
A bit opportunistic, but considering Trump's announcement that the US has captured Maduro, re-plugging this story of mine from last June looking at the history of US regime change operations and its aftermath for the countries involved.
The Iran-Israel-US conflict saw those within the US and Israeli dispensation calling for the orchestration of a regime change in Iran. US has since wavered, but it has long engineered regime changes globally. Here's a look at 75 years of US-led regime changes and their aftermath.
January 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
A bit opportunistic, but considering Trump's announcement that the US has captured Maduro, re-plugging this story of mine from last June looking at the history of US regime change operations and its aftermath for the countries involved.
The RBI’s latest Financial Stability Report shows bank balance sheets at their healthiest in a decades. But one red flag stands out: agriculture now accounts for the largest share of bad loans, far exceeding its share in overall bank credit. We looked at the numbers in detail.
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
The RBI’s latest Financial Stability Report shows bank balance sheets at their healthiest in a decades. But one red flag stands out: agriculture now accounts for the largest share of bad loans, far exceeding its share in overall bank credit. We looked at the numbers in detail.
Global equities closed 2025 strong, but the rally was narrow and uneven. Moreover, India was among the weakest major markets. As 2026 begins, can easing global headwinds and better earnings help Indian equities recover? Today’s Number Theory explores this.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Global equities closed 2025 strong, but the rally was narrow and uneven. Moreover, India was among the weakest major markets. As 2026 begins, can easing global headwinds and better earnings help Indian equities recover? Today’s Number Theory explores this.
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‘Artificial Intelligence’ went mainstream in 2025, as GenAI spread across offices, classrooms and consumer products. Investor enthusiasm surged alongside, boosting valuations and markets worldwide. Is this a durable tech shift, or a bubble waiting to burst? Today’s HT Number Theory examines this.
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
‘Artificial Intelligence’ went mainstream in 2025, as GenAI spread across offices, classrooms and consumer products. Investor enthusiasm surged alongside, boosting valuations and markets worldwide. Is this a durable tech shift, or a bubble waiting to burst? Today’s HT Number Theory examines this.
Part 1 showed how energy demand is rising while also becoming more electric and renewable. In part 2, we show how that’s reshaping energy security. While fuel supply risks remain, the shift to clean power adds a new vulnerability: dependence on critical minerals whose refining is highly concentrated
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Part 1 showed how energy demand is rising while also becoming more electric and renewable. In part 2, we show how that’s reshaping energy security. While fuel supply risks remain, the shift to clean power adds a new vulnerability: dependence on critical minerals whose refining is highly concentrated
Global energy demand keeps rising as more people are consuming more energy. For most of history, the main risk in this was securing fuel supply. But this 2-part series shows that the nature of this risk is changing. Part 1 out in today's HT shows how the world is diversifying its energy mix. (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Global energy demand keeps rising as more people are consuming more energy. For most of history, the main risk in this was securing fuel supply. But this 2-part series shows that the nature of this risk is changing. Part 1 out in today's HT shows how the world is diversifying its energy mix. (1/2)
While elections defy easy prediction, Kerala’s local body verdicts have often acted as a bellwether. Today’s Number Theory analyses the latest civic results to examine what they could imply for the 2026 Assembly elections.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
While elections defy easy prediction, Kerala’s local body verdicts have often acted as a bellwether. Today’s Number Theory analyses the latest civic results to examine what they could imply for the 2026 Assembly elections.
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Donald Trump now claims India is "dumping" rice in the US and hints at extra tariffs beyond the current 50%. But the facts show that his rant lacks a grain of truth and US farmers’ troubles may have more to do with his own policies than India. Today’s Number Theory breaks it down.
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Donald Trump now claims India is "dumping" rice in the US and hints at extra tariffs beyond the current 50%. But the facts show that his rant lacks a grain of truth and US farmers’ troubles may have more to do with his own policies than India. Today’s Number Theory breaks it down.
Part 1 of this 2-part series looked at the costs of the Russia-Ukraine war and and US pressure to end it, even at a disadvantage for Ukraine. Whatever the outcome, Europe now faces tough choices that go beyond the fate of the two countries. Part 2 explores this www.hindustantimes.com/editors-pick...
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Part 1 of this 2-part series looked at the costs of the Russia-Ukraine war and and US pressure to end it, even at a disadvantage for Ukraine. Whatever the outcome, Europe now faces tough choices that go beyond the fate of the two countries. Part 2 explores this www.hindustantimes.com/editors-pick...
After four years of the Russia-Ukraine war, and with Trump back in the WH, the West looks divided on how peace should look as the stakes change. Here's part 1 of a 2-part series that will look at the larger questions from this conflict, beyond what the war itself has done to Russia and Ukraine.
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
After four years of the Russia-Ukraine war, and with Trump back in the WH, the West looks divided on how peace should look as the stakes change. Here's part 1 of a 2-part series that will look at the larger questions from this conflict, beyond what the war itself has done to Russia and Ukraine.
From tariffs to visa curbs, Trump’s US has been closing its doors to goods and people, all in the name of 'making America great again'. But a new NBER paper by @econgaurav.bsky.social shows US growth has long been powered by Asian immigrants. Today's Number Theory explores this.
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
From tariffs to visa curbs, Trump’s US has been closing its doors to goods and people, all in the name of 'making America great again'. But a new NBER paper by @econgaurav.bsky.social shows US growth has long been powered by Asian immigrants. Today's Number Theory explores this.
Every Diwali, India’s stock markets open for an hour of Muhurat trading, a ritual marking a new Hindu calendar year (Samvat). It’s seen as a moment of prosperity and new beginnings. But do the markets live up to the optimism? Today's Number Theory takes a look.
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Every Diwali, India’s stock markets open for an hour of Muhurat trading, a ritual marking a new Hindu calendar year (Samvat). It’s seen as a moment of prosperity and new beginnings. But do the markets live up to the optimism? Today's Number Theory takes a look.
Gold is amidst an extraordinary run, crossing $4,000 an ounce globally and doubling in India in just a few years. Today's Number Theory dives into this gold rush in detail.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Gold is amidst an extraordinary run, crossing $4,000 an ounce globally and doubling in India in just a few years. Today's Number Theory dives into this gold rush in detail.
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Bihar is among India’s poorest states yet it hasn’t seen protests or a change in govt in decades. The incumbent CM Nitish Kumar has ruled the state for nearly 20 years. We tried to explore the reason behind this apparent contradiction using unit level data from RBI CCS.
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Bihar is among India’s poorest states yet it hasn’t seen protests or a change in govt in decades. The incumbent CM Nitish Kumar has ruled the state for nearly 20 years. We tried to explore the reason behind this apparent contradiction using unit level data from RBI CCS.