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वैविध्यपूर्ण भागधारक आणि तांत्रिक गरजा लक्षात घेता, अधि�

Given the diversity of stakeholders and technical requirements, there is a need for flexible standards to achieve scale and drive the adoption of digi

With government initiatives and a dynamic workforce, India is well-positioned for diverse and robust employment growth

A rising trend of voter apathy in municipal elections has been witnessed across the country

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fifth budget faces global challenges. She should leverage them and meet them head-on

Although the scheme has ensured housing supply to millions of households, a focused approach is necessary to address the challenges of slum redevelopm

If the ULBS are to execute the mandates issued by the government, adequate funds need to be allocated.

The new RRRD scheme introduced to improve the discom sector seems to be yet another scheme in the long list of reforms that has failed to take in acco

Without deep structural reform, which includes reducing the size of government and curtailing the expenses on the overbearing and overfed holy cow —

There have been various factors that have limited the growth of the municipal bond market, but importantly it reflects the state of finances in the in

If functions and finances of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) are to be matched, the MCGM’s annual budget should be in the region

It is not the quantum of money or its statistical insignificance to our leaders' personal finances; a public reproach can go a long way in ensuring go

The post-GST Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) Budget of 2018–19 was the first to contend with the abolition of octroi, which was previously its largest and most robust source of revenue. One year after the introduction of the General Services Tax (GST) by the central government, the MCGM has been forced to find new financing sources. While the state government of Maharashtra has assured that the loss of octroi will be compensated,

The economic advantage from a revived financial sector will generate manifold benefits in investment, growth, and jobs. Every 1% of growth generates 1.2% of tax revenues.

Crowdfunding is a concept that refers to an open call for finances, often for innovative or unique projects and campaigns. Crowdfunding platforms act as intermediators between supporter and project, investor and investee, or lender and lendee. The platforms intermediate this process by arranging the payment process between the parties. This brief outlines the benefits of crowdfunding for improving access to financing for small and medium enterpri

The financial health of the Indian Railways, the single largest employer in the Government of India, has been in a dismal state for some time now. With the recent merging of the railways budget with the general budget, it has become a daunting exercise to conduct an analysis of railway finances. Yet, it is no doubt in the national interest to not only locate the shortcomings in the system but also explore solutions to improve performance. This pa

In an announcement that caught the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes of the Indian currency in November to arrest ‘black money’, end corruption, and choke terrorist finances. This move represents a policy departure and it has far-reaching implications. As national debate has been hijacked by the possible fallouts of demonetisation, other critical issues have been pushed to

भविष्यातील सक्षम शहरांसाठी स्थानिक स्वराज्य संस्था आर्थिकदृष्ट्या स्वयंपूर्ण बनल्या पाहिजेत. त्यासाठी केंद्र-राज्य सरकारांनी शहरांकडे लक्ष देणे गरजेचे आहे.