De-Risking Lenders, Safeguarding Borrowers: A Case for Commodity Derivatives
In this post, we discuss the market & regulatory barriers that prevent most farmers, banks & NBFCs from participating in the commodity derivatives market
Delivery of Social Protection Entitlements in India: Unpacking Exclusion, Grievance Redress, and the Relevance of Citizen-Assistance Mechanisms
This report has been submitted to Azim Premji University under their COVID-19 Research Funding Programme 2020
Savings in Gold by Low-income Households: An Empirical Study
This working paper was accepted to the 4th Annual Conference of India Gold Policy Centre at IIM Ahmedabad
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY): The Scheme and it’s Potential to Reform India’s Healthcare System
In this note, we look at Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
Impact of Information Disclosure on Consumer Behaviour
In this policy brief, we provide our recommendations to enhance information disclosure
Our Response to RBI’s Discussion paper on Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs – A Scale-Based Approach, 2021
In this blog post, we share our responses submitted to the RBI to the questions posed in the discussion paper
Access, Redressal & Finance in Uttar Pradesh: Women-run Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Rural Uttar Pradesh
In this video, we follow the self-help groups (SHGs) to understand how they assist women and their families in achieving financial security
Regulatory and Supervisory Approaches for NBFCs
In this position paper, we articulate how NBFCs can be regulated and supervised to enhance efficiency for the overall financial system
Aadhaar Related Delay in Obtaining Ration Card: A Case Study in Exclusion
This casestudy showcases exclusion from the PDS leading to further exclusion from COVID-19 relief efforts targeted at ration cardholders
Community-based Health Insurance: The VimoSEWA Case
In this blog post, we analyse the VimoSEWA model in India, which shows the strength of community-level intervention and support