Category Public Finances and Macroeconomics

Purvodaya: Transforming Eastern Region of India into an Economic Powerhouse

The concept of Purvodaya was first introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 during the inauguration of an Indian Oil Corporation refinery in Paradip, Odisha. The initiative stepped up in Union Budget 2024-25 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman allocating significant funds for infrastructure, industrial and skill development programs in the region. This policy aims to position India as a global economic powerhouse by leveraging the potential of all regions under the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Cities, Local Governance and Union Budget 2025-26

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.

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.

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