The Federal Finance Dilemma: Why States Want half of Central Taxes
Gujarat, Haryana and Odisha joined Kerala and Tamil Nadu in asking the Finance Commission for a 50 percent devolution in central taxes.
Category Public Finances and Macroeconomics
Modi-Trump Bonhomie Falls Short Amid Immigration Controversy
Now Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to meet US president Donald Trump in the US. What could come out of it?
Cities, Local Governance and the Union Budget 2025-26
The panel discussion on IMPRI’s 6th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of Budget 2025-2026 on Cities, Local Governance, and the Union Budget 2025-26. Organized by the Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies (CHURS) at the IMPR, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi.
Trump, Tariffs, and the Rupee: A New Economic Equation?
The rupee's sharp decline to ₹86.62 against the dollar in Jan 2025 raises concerns due to higher import costs and inflation but may not boost exports due to shifting from price-sensitive to income-sensitive items, amidst global economic challenges and potential geopolitical resolutions affecting the US dollar.
National Pension System Vs. Unified Pension System: Why NPS Would be a Smarter Choice?
Those risk-averse and unsure how to deploy lump sum received during superannuation would be better off with UPS; others should stick with NPS
Analysis of India’s new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 -2028
The Indian Government, specifically the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, has introduced the India's new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 which has been already launched with the aim of enhancing exports and simplifying processes for exporters while strengthening the export control framework.
The ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar Scheme (2023): Empowering Consumers and Promoting Transparency
The ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar Scheme,’ launched by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India in 2023, marks a significant step towards empowering consumers and promoting fair trade practices across the nation.