Academic Foundation

📘 India Banking and Finance Report 2025
Edited by Partha Ray, Arindam Bandyopadhyay & Sanjay Basu
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune

A comprehensive and insightful report covering the latest developments in India’s banking and financial sector. The volume explores key themes including macro-financial trends, compliance risk, green finance, NBFC risks, digitalisation, AI in banking, women’s leadership, customer-centric strategies, and financial sector reforms.

Bringing together academic rigour and practitioner perspectives, this report is an essential resource for bankers, policymakers, regulators, researchers, students, and finance professionals.

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📘 Mapping the Path: Progress and Promise on the SDGs – Analysis for India
Edited by Sarthi Acharya & Balwant S. Mehta

A comprehensive and evidence-based analysis of India’s progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book explores critical issues such as poverty, health, education, gender equality, employment, sanitation, and economic growth while examining regional disparities and policy challenges.

Blending rigorous research with practical insights, this volume is an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, academicians, and development practitioners working towards sustainable and inclusive growth in India.

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📘 Policy Ecocide: An Ecological Su***de of Public Policy
by Shashank Dattatray Kulkarni
Foreword by Harivansh Narayan Singh

A groundbreaking exploration of the concept of “Policy Ecocide,” examining how misguided public policies can damage socio-ecological systems, agriculture, and rural livelihoods. Drawing from extensive research on India’s National Policy for Farmers (2007), the book offers a powerful ecological and farmer-centric perspective on public policy and governance.

An essential read for policymakers, researchers, academicians, students, and those interested in public policy, agriculture, sustainability, and governance reforms.

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📘Wages and Related Issues: A Critical Appraisal of the News Media Industry in India
by Jaishri Jethwaney

A pioneering and in-depth study examining wages, labour rights, working conditions, and gender equity in India’s news media industry. The book critically analyses the impact of the new Labour Codes (2019–20), media ownership patterns, mergers, journalist welfare, and the evolving challenges faced by media professionals in India.

Blending historical perspectives with empirical research, this volume is an essential resource for journalists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students of media studies and public policy.

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📘 Managing Public Finances in a New Global Era: India’s Experiences and Challenges
by Anoop Singh
With remarks by Dr. T.V. Somanathan

An insightful examination of India’s public financial management systems in an evolving global economic landscape. The book explores fiscal governance, transparency, accountability, climate finance, and policy strategies needed to strengthen economic growth and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.

Drawing from extensive global and national experience, Anoop Singh provides valuable perspectives on fiscal reforms, public finance management, and India’s economic challenges in the new global era.

An essential read for policymakers, economists, researchers, students, and finance professionals.

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📘 Bridging Boundaries: Memoirs of a Public Health Journey
by Poonam Khetrapal Singh

An inspiring memoir tracing the extraordinary journey of Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh—from a distinguished civil servant in India to becoming the first woman Regional Director of the World Health Organization for South-East Asia.

Through powerful reflections on leadership, resilience, health equity, and global public health challenges, the book offers invaluable lessons on governance, compassion, and transformative change in healthcare systems.

A must-read for public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, students, and aspiring leaders.

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📘 A Report on Emerging Trends in Finance 2025
by IIM Udaipur (IIMU)

A timely overview of the rapidly evolving Indian financial sector, covering key developments in FinTech, equity derivatives, corporate debt markets, sustainability reporting, and climate finance.

Through focused analysis and insights, this report provides academicians, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders with a valuable snapshot of emerging financial trends shaping India’s economic future.

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📘 India @2047: Leading the Global Economic Order
by SP Sharma
Foreword by Kirit Parikh

A visionary exploration of India’s journey towards becoming a leading global economic power by 2047. The book highlights transformative developments in infrastructure, MSMEs, manufacturing, renewable energy, digital innovation, women empowerment, and sustainable growth shaping the future of India.

Offering deep insights into India’s evolving economic landscape and global ambitions, this book is an essential read for policymakers, economists, researchers, students, and business leaders.

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📘 Distributed Renewable Energy Systems: A Strategy for India’s Energy Security
by Girijesh Pant

A thought-provoking study on India’s energy transition and the growing importance of distributed renewable energy systems in achieving sustainable energy security. The book explores renewable energy policies, decentralized power systems, energy justice, community participation, and the concept of “Energy Swaraj” in India.

An insightful resource for policymakers, researchers, students, and professionals in energy studies, sustainability, and public policy.

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