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Research and Policy Studies

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IndianEconomy.com disseminates empirical studies, working papers and informed analysis on the Indian economy — for researchers, policymakers, businesses and students who need evidence they can trust.

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Research Briefs

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Working Papers

In-progress empirical and theoretical papers circulating for comment before journal publication.

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Data & Empirical Studies

Data-led studies on growth, prices, fiscal accounts, trade, labour and financial conditions.

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Policy & Sector Studies

Sector and policy papers on regulation, public finance, industry and the investment climate.

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Featured Research

GST Compensation and State Fiscal Space: A Working Assessment

Rohan Mehta July 2026

A policy paper on post-compensation GST architecture and state borrowing headroom.

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