This report documents the results from a study conducted to understand if information disclosures can influence life insurance purchase decisions for low-income households. The study finds that accurate disclosures…
This brief reviews the literature on the finances of platform workers in India and around the world.
In this brief, we look at how the financial portfolios of Indian households have changed over time, specifically between 2014 to 2020
In this research brief, we use the income and expenditure data from CMIE to study the formal savings potential of the households over a period of six years
In this paper the author examines the role of MBFS as channels of remittances; and as platforms for managing savings for migrant households.
Report on a study conducted by Dvara Research on comprehensive financial inclusion
A recent article in the Economist notes approvingly about the growing phenomenon of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) as a means for low-income clients to save securely and…
Following the release of a discussion paper on deregulation of savings bank deposit interest rates, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has in its second quarterly review of Monetary…
My colleague and I were once asked at a conference, “So, how exactly does a bank account reduce poverty?” Great question.
“In conversation” is a new series of Q & A blogs from the IFMR Blog team where we ask questions on behalf of our readers to leading personalities in…
