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GIFT City has risen nine places to 37th globally in GFCI 40 and entered the Asia-Pacific top 15, while improving its global FinTech ranking to 26th.

Ganesh Chaturthi festivities began in Mumbai on September 14 and continue till September 25, when the city’s beloved elephant-headed God and Remover of Obstacles is immersed in the sea. Revolutionary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak introduced the festival with its public worship to rouse the masses against British colonial rule. The revolutionary and the messaging of the festival continue to hold meaning in contemporary India. The post Tilak and Swaraj appeared first on Gateway House.

A TransUnion CIBIL report shows India's credit-eligible population taking credit at least once more than doubled to 74% between 2017 and 2026. Growth was led by women, younger borrowers and non-metro states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.

The Reserve Bank of India has been regularly conducting Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS). The September 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey seeks qualitative responses from households, regarding their sentiments on general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, households’ income and spending. The survey is conducted regularly in 19 cities, viz., Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jamm

The Reserve Bank of India has been regularly conducting Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). The September 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey collects current perceptions and one year ahead expectations of households on general economic situation, employment scenario, overall price situation, own income and spending from the households residing in the rural and semi-urban areas across 31 states/ UTs viz., Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa,

Bharat NCAP 2.0 is set to expand vehicle safety assessments from occupant protection to crash avoidance, pedestrian safety and post-crash response from October 2027.

Artificial intelligence is beginning to move from pilot projects and chatbots into the everyday machinery of urban governance. Chandigarh Municipal Corporation’s 2026–27 budget reflects this shift. Of its total ₹1,712 crore budget, ₹12 crore has for the first time been allocated for a package of information-technology upgrades, including AI-based systems, digital file tracking and online billing and payment systems. The city has also previously introduced BIRBAL, an AI-enabled chatbot that helps

NO : WP-2026-016 AUTHOR : Roshin Paul P and Taniya Ghosh TITLE : Can Simple Information Update Inflation Expectations? Evidence from an Indian Household Survey ABSTRACT : Using an original household survey of 1,010 urban households across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, we study Indian households’ awareness of official inflation […] Read More The post IGIDR Publication:Can Simple Information Update Inflation Expectations? Evidence from an Indian Household Survey by Roshin Paul P and T

NO : WP-2026-015 AUTHOR : Roshin Paul P and Taniya Ghosh TITLE : Inflation Awareness, Expectation Formation, and Monetary Policy Communication: Evidence from Indian Firms ABSTRACT : Drawing on an original survey of 485 firms spanning four major metropolitan areas — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata — we examine firms’ […] Read More The post IGIDR Publication:Inflation Awareness, Expectation Formation, and Monetary Policy Communication: Evidence from Indian Firms by Roshin Paul P and Tani

Behera’s Contributions to KMRL and the future of Kochi Metro, including non-fare revenue and public participation in urban transport planning. The post D Dhanuraj on Behera’s Farewell from KMRL: Contributions and the Future of Kochi Metro appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

India's key logistics markets outperformed the Asia Pacific region, led by Mumbai's 5.3% rental growth. Experts expect India's logistics real estate market to sustain steady growth on strong manufacturing and consumption demand.

High-rise apartments are becoming increasingly important to Kerala’s urban housing landscape as urbanisation expands and the distinction between urban and rural areas continues to diminish. With limited developable land, a long coastline and extensive ecologically sensitive areas, the scope for […] The post Rethinking Kerala’s Pollution Control Fees for Flats and Apartments appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

When it comes to technology for advancements in health, India has often displayed ambition and expertise. Over the last few years, a variety of health-tech solutions have been piloted, including a portable DNA testing device that identifies infections and drug resistance, an AI assistant in delivery rooms, and algorithm-based detection of tuberculosis in chest X-rays. These are more than ideas developed in urban innovation hubs; they have been deployed or adopted in real world settings.  De

Indian cities are increasingly exposed to climate risks such as extreme heat, flooding, water stress and cyclones, making urban climate action central to India’s resilience and Net Zero ambitions. Dr Ravikant Joshi’s paper reviews the evolution of climate action in […] The post Climate Action in Indian Cities: From Readiness Assessment to Measurable Outcomes appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

India’s infrastructure transformation is accelerating across railways, highways, aviation, metro networks and ports, supported by higher public investment, integrated planning and large-scale connectivity projects.

As Indian cities face growing infrastructure and climate-financing needs, municipal green bonds offer a potential pathway to mobilise long-term capital for sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. For Kochi, a low-lying coastal city increasingly exposed to flooding, heat stress and climate […] The post Is Kochi Ready for Green Bonds? A Regulatory, Fiscal and Institutional Assessment appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Kochi's nightlife and the closure of Queen's Walkway are discussed by D Dhanuraj, highlighting urban spaces, safety, and the city's economy. The post Rethinking Kochi’s Nightlife: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).