Dr. MR Venkatesh

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Dr. MR Venkatesh is one of India’s leading advocates on economic and criminal law. He is also a keen student of economics and politics. As a professional, he has been an advisor to several corporates and promoters on complex transactions involving cross-disciplinary expertise. His book Sense, Sensex and Sentiments – Failure of India’s Financial Sentinels (KW Publishers, 2011) has been acknowledged by experts as a pioneering work in combating money laundering.

MRV, as he is fondly called by friends, is a rare breed of advocate who brings a trans-professional approach to the table. Recognized for his professional integrity and acumen, he was a top ranker in the final examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His doctoral thesis was on the issue of agricultural subsidies, with SASTRA University.

His other books include Global Imbalances and the impending Dollar Crisis (TR Publications, 2007), Dr. Manmohan Singh – A Decade of Decay (RARE Book Publishers, 2013) and Retaining Balance – The Eternal Way (KW Publishers, 2021). MRV is a much sought-after panellist and can be spotted on leading Indian news channels. He is also a regular contributor to various print publications.