The proportion of top earners investing in equities and bonds, and purchasing insurance, is much higher than the all-India average. Seventy-two percent of the top...

The super-rich approve of the Narendra Modi-led government more than the poor, finds the ICE 360 survey

Wealth appears to be a great buffer against discrimination. 15% of the households in the top percentile reported experiencing some kind of discrimination...

Usage of safe and pollution-free cooking fuel is a luxury that is currently mostly available across income categories. Overall, 81 percent of Indian households use LPG/piped gas to cook...

The dairy and food industry in India, a cornerstone of the nation's agrarian economy, is poised for significant transformation. Driven by a growing population, rising incomes, and increasing health...

The year 2016 will undoubtedly be commemorated for tectonic changes in the global and domestic environment, including Brexit, election of Donald Trump as the US president, and closer home.

An overwhelming majority, 87%, of people living in metros belong to the top two quintiles of India's income pyramid but even the richest among them consider themselves 'middle-class', says ICE survey

The poor use India's massive public distribution system (PDS) for foodgrains much more than the rich, and rate the quality of grains more favourably than richer income classes...

7th Pay Commission: Urban households are likely to absorb 64% of the increased amount which will come from the Seventh Pay Commission award, while rural households will get only 36%...

The low penetration of health insurance and high health costs expose Indian households, especially those at the bottom of the pyramid, to severe financial shocks, according to fresh...

Fresh data on consumer behaviour shows that the transition to cashless will be a Herculean task in a country such as India...

Just as non-cash shouldn't mandatorily be imposed, neither should cash. Why has this not figured on a reform agenda between 2004 and 2014, or much earlier?...

The discussion on the fall in employment after the November 8 demonetisation relies on anecdotal evidence. It is not backed by data...

The process of revitalising agriculture has begun. Now we must take action in a way that yields measurable outcomes and creates a virtuous cycle of demand, growth and prosperity...

The challenge for policy-makers is to develop a holistic approach that is flexible enough to accommodate the specific needs of different districts...

Despite the constraints, it is not impossible to collect reliable data on income, expenditure and savings...

Political parties in several states are gearing up for Assembly elections and the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 too are not far away. It's not surprising then that many of them...

The Indian economy has come a long way, with the country’s GDP crossing the $2 trillion mark in 2014. While it took us 60 years to hit the $1 trillion figure, we added the next trillion in just seven years.

Despite the constraints, it is not impossible to collect reliable data on income, expenditure and savings. In recent times, there has been an increase in public expenditure...

The slogan for policy-makers this year should be Debate, Decide, Do and Deliver. From a social scientist’s point of view, understanding the body politic of the Indian populace and the roots of societal and economic...

During FY15, an average Indian household spent around Rs 6,400 annually on education, which is almost double the amount spent a decade ago. Over the last two decades, policy-makers...

Unlike many other food product categories, there is still scope for growth in protein consumption in large markets in India. The United Nations has declared 2016 as the International...

This research report compares the quality of life in Delhi with other major Indian cities, focusing on key indicators such as healthcare, education, public transport, air quality, employment opportunities, cost of living, safety, and public services. While Delhi excels in education and employment opportunities, it faces significant challenges related to air quality, infrastructure, and public healthcare. The city's moderate safety levels and public services further impact its livability. Governance plays a critical role in shaping these factors, and improvements in environmental regulation, urban management, and policy coordination could elevate Delhi's quality of life. The study highlights the need for sustainable development to balance economic growth and enhance living standards in the capital...Read More