Author Archives: Vikram Murarka

About Vikram Murarka

Chief Currency Strategist at KSHITIJ.COM. Likes to look at the markets from many different angles. Weaves many conventional and unconventional technical analysis techniques and fundamental analysis into a global macro perspective. Likes to take the road less traveled.

Get the funda right

Get the funda right

Get the funda right

In fitness, results come from getting the basics right first.
Nutrition, rest, and consistency matter more than fancy routines.

FX risk management works the same way.

Strong outcomes are driven by clear principles, disciplined processes, and a systematic approach. Not by constant trading or complex products.

At Kshitij, we focus on building the right foundations first, so hedging decisions are deliberate, cost-aware, and aligned with business objectives.

Because when the fundamentals are right, everything else becomes easier to manage

#Kshitij #FX #CurrencyRisk #RiskManagement #Hedging #Treasury #Markets

Beauty in simplicity

Beauty in simplicity

Beauty in simplicity

In fitness, simple routines done consistently often work better than complex setups. 
In FX, it’s the same story.

 

Not every exposure needs exotic structures. 
Not every risk needs layers of complexity.

 

Often, straightforward forward contracts, used at the right time and size, do the job better than over-engineered solutions.

 

At Kshitij, we believe clarity beats complexity. 
Simple structures. Clear objectives. Disciplined execution.

 

Because when it comes to currency risk, keeping it simple is often the smartest strategy.

 

#Kshitij #FX #CurrencyRisk #RiskManagement #Hedging #Treasury #Markets

And Ridiculed

and ridiculed

And Ridiculed

Trying to stay fit often invites comments.
Trying to manage forex risk properly does too.

 

You’re told you’re overthinking.
That it’s unnecessary.
That you’re being too cautious.

 

But risk management isn’t about chasing extremes. 
It’s about staying balanced and protecting what matters.

 

At Kshitij, we work with corporates who choose discipline over noise, even when it’s questioned.

 

Because doing the right thing doesn’t always look popular in the moment.  
It just looks smart over time.

 

#Kshitij #FX #CurrencyRisk #RiskManagement #Hedging #Treasury #Markets

Thou shalt be tested

Thou shalt be tested

Thou shalt be tested

Discipline is always tested, whether it’s health or finance.
The easy choice is comfort. The right choice needs effort.

In business, forex is rarely the core focus.
But ignoring it doesn’t make the risk disappear.

Volatility tests patience.
Noise tests conviction.
Comfort tests discipline.

At Kshitij, we help corporates stay structured when the temptation is to ignore or postpone FX decisions.

Because managing forex properly isn’t convenient.

But avoiding it is far more expensive.

#Kshitij #FX #CurrencyRisk #RiskManagement #Hedging #Treasury #Markets

 

The Great Centrality

The Great Centrality

The Great Centrality

Just as health sits at the center of everything we pursue, FX risk management sits at the center of a company’s financial outcomes.

    • Imports and exports
    • Costing
    • Volatility
    • Profitability

Each of these moves together. Ignore one, and the balance breaks.

At Kshitij, we view FX risk management as a core function, not a side activity. When it’s structured well, it supports better pricing, smoother cash flows, and more predictable profits.

Get the center right, and everything else aligns.

 

#Kshitij #FX #CurrencyRisk #RiskManagement #Hedging #Treasury #Markets