Renjith Ramachandran

Dr. Renjith Ramachandran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi. With a Ph.D. in Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, he specializes in areas such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), international trade, industrial agglomeration, and the formal and informal sectors.His academic contributions include eight publications, with notable research in topics like the spatial distribution of FDI, the interplay between in-house R&D and importing technology on manufacturing productivity, and the co-location of formal and informal manufacturing sectors. His research has garnered over 1,200 reads and 35 citations, reflecting its impact in the field.Dr. Ramachandran’s studies have provided valuable insights into regional economics, economic geography, and the dynamics of manufacturing industries. His current research investigates the trends, determinants, and regional implications of FDI in India, contributing to both academic and policy discussions in economic development and trade.