Gold is the most liquid form of wealth for centuries. This distinct characteristic of the yellow metal has eluded researchers for several years and continues to do so. It is also used as a hedge against inflation or recession when the market does not provide optimal investment opportunities....

The housing activity in the country, high already, is expected to further accelerate in the next few years, mainly because the government has already announced that it is committed to provide a house for all by 2022. The increased activity will impact the housing markets as a change in the house...

The rising level of urbanisation in India draws attention to inadequate infrastructure levels in urban areas. While many factors play a role in infrastructure development, this paper examines the financial requirements for such growth. The paper examines the broad fiscal position of urban local...

The study attempts to analyse congestion problem with emphasis on having a policy incorporating realistic solution for having affordable, accessible, reliable and acceptable mobility. It has been found that in Indian urban scenario, modal transport system must be capable of having flexible high...

Interest payments are significant component of expenditure, and are a part of the obligatory category of expenditures of the government. A substantial share of the tax collections of the government of India is taken away by interest costs. In 2014-15, interest payments were 3.3 per cent of the...

India has made concerted efforts since 1955 and more specifically since August 2014 to achieve financial inclusion. While the results are encouraging for general public there has been no effective improvement in situation of people with disability. The study attempts to analyse the efforts, and...

Finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has been a concern for all stakeholders including entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and government organizations. The key objective of the study was to identify various challenges faced by MSMEs in sourcing of finance during...