Savings in Gold by Low-income Households
This research brief explores how gold has been used as a financial instrument, particularly by low-income households in India using administrative data from Dvara SmartGold
Where do we go from here? Considerations for social security for migrant workers
Reflections on issues related to the delivery of benefits announced for migrant workers under Atma Nirbhar Bharat welfare scheme
How can we fix the pipelines? Last-mile Delivery of PM Garib Kalyan Yojana Benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this policy brief, we address the concerns of last-mile delivery of welfare benefits announced under the Pradhan Mantri Gharib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)
Transaction failure rates in the Aadhaar enabled Payment System: Urgent issues for consideration and proposed solutions
This policy brief identifies serious categories of transaction failures in the Aadhaar enabled Payment System or AePS in India together with solutions for urgent discussion
Household Finance in India: Approaches and Challenges
The paper summarises the key research themes and methodologies used in the field of household finance and synthesizes evidence on the current state of household finance in India
Covid-19 Package: A Shot In The Arm For MSMEs And NBFCs
Response to the rescue package announced by Finance Minister on May 13th, 2020
Fix the problems in Aadhaar-based cash transactions
Cash withdrawals through micro ATMs have surged in the wake of covid-related disruptions. But a considerable number of these transactions fail, thus worsening the pain of the vulnerable sections.
Announcing Call for Proposal in Household Finance Research
Inviting research institutions/think-tanks, institutional and independent academicians, and scholars to submit research proposals