Independent Research and Policy Advocacy

August 26, 2010

In an earlier post on this blog, we mentioned that ‘Mobility’ was going to play an important role in enabling access to KGFS’ products and services in remote rural locations.

August 25, 2010 | Dvara Research

At a recent Spark session, Anupama Sharma from the Centre for Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM) spoke about the major lessons livestock insurance has handed out. We bring you the highlights:

By Dvara Research
August 24, 2010

Bindu Ananth, President of IFMR Trust, speaks about the year that was and explains how the Trust is participating in the change process towards making universal access to financial services a reality.

August 22, 2010

IFMR Capital has crossed two milestones this month - the closing of its seventh securitisation transaction with Janalakshmi Financial Services and the rating upgrade received by IFMR Capital Pioneer III

August 20, 2010

Well regarded academicians have highlighted the importance of financial services in bringing about a transformation in the lives of those that haven’t traditionally had access to those services. The IFMR Trust was an early leader in understanding this need.

August 18, 2010

Revolutionary, cost-effective technology. Is cloud computing the way forward for the development finance sector?

August 16, 2010 | Dvara Research

The announcement of National Pension System (NPS) Lite, a pension plan geared towards economically disadvantaged populations, brings hope for much needed money during non-productive years

By Natalie Colatosti
August 13, 2010 | Dvara Research

Fundamental to the growth and development of an industry is the research that aids its practice, especially in the context of microfinance in India.

By Dvara Research
August 12, 2010 | Dvara Research

The Reserve Bank of India has opened a discussion in its website to see if there is a case for allowing banks to engage 'for-profit' companies as well as NBFCs as their Business Correspondents.

By Dvara Research
August 10, 2010 | Dvara Research

India Post through the decades has been an institution that has permeated the length and breadth of the country through its 155,000 branches.

By Dvara Research