Embracing economic isolation at this point will be a strategic mistake. India must seize global opportunities, must avoid the middle-income trap and should not be afraid to engage with the world

We need to know how many people enter cities, where they live, how they travel, and what they do for a living.  

In this Reform Agenda, we present eight reforms to address some of the most pressing challenges facing India’s cities.

While Connaught Place in Delhi or Bandra in Mumbai generate annual GDP in excess of $120 million, that figure plunges to less than $20 million in the fringes of even the leading cities.

This 3D Map Can Help Tap India’s Growth Potential

IDFC Institute has developed a web-tool that allows users to view the variation in economic activity across India at a granular level.

The recent Maharashtra Economic Survey corroborates the economic importance of cities.