Independent Research and Policy Advocacy

December 6, 2021 | The Hindu Business Line

Offering affordable derivative products that will help them hedge against price and weather risks is vital

By Madhu Srinivas, Dr. Nachiket Mor
December 1, 2021 | Dvara Research

Bad Banks are typically Government sponsored Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) setup with the primary objective of cleaning up bank balance sheets. Unlike private ARCs, the Bad Banks are setup as a one-time measure with the primary objective of reducing the build-up of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) post a financial or economic crisis.

By Amulya Neelam, Deepti George, Dwijaraj Bhattacharya, Madhu Srinivas
November 30, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this policy brief, we compare the design and historical experience of Bad Banks in other jurisdictions with the newly setup NARCL across dimensions relating to legal character, government control, objectives, funding sources, resolution process and level of haircuts.

By Amulya Neelam, Deepti George, Dwijaraj Bhattacharya, Madhu Srinivas
November 27, 2021 | ORF Online

Providing a human interface at crucial touch points such consent, disclosure, and grievance redressal will allow for trust in fintech to rise, driving financial inclusion

November 25, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this piece, we revisit Enthoven’s principles and propose a broader definition of the concept of managed competition in order that it may encompass other countries’ experiences that do not conform to a strict application of Enthoven’s concept.

By Anjali Nambiar
November 23, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this post, we investigate the mandates of the PCR as set out by the respective regulations and legislative instruments, associated reporting standards, and the operational features, including revenue models, if any.

By Dwijaraj Bhattacharya, Maria Fernandez
November 22, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this blogpost, we present the key differences in financial disclosures reported by HDFC Bank Limited in India and in the United States (U.S.). As of March 31, 2021, HDFC Bank Limited (henceforth the bank) had 18.65% of its shareholding in the form of American Depository Shares (ADS) that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

By Sowmini G Prasad
November 19, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this post, we discussed the formulation of the Public Credit Registries.

By Dwijaraj Bhattacharya, Maria Fernandez
November 16, 2021 | Dvara Research

Based on a study of the theoretical and empirical literature, we conclude with a set of hypotheses that looks at how demand for health insurance can be fostered by targeting both the components of demand (intention and action), through well-designed awareness measures and nudges to overcome the various behavioural biases involved.

By Hasna Ashraf, Anjali Nambiar
November 8, 2021 | Dvara Research

In this policy brief, we review the literature to uncover the deficiencies of the consent model and propose measures to improve the consent artefact for new to technology and constrained users.

By Manasvi Aiyer, Beni Chugh