Advancing Research And Enabling Discourse
CDFA Research Foundation is dedicated to promoting evidence-based policy research and analysis in the field of development finance, economic growth, and sustainable development.
An in-depth analysis of the historical narratives surrounding one of medieval India’s most controversial figures and their contemporary political implications.
A comprehensive study of intergovernmental fiscal arrangements and their effectiveness in promoting balanced regional development across India.
Exploring innovative financing models to support environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects in India’s rapidly growing cities.
Executive Director
PhD in Economics, specializes in public finance and development economics with over 15 years of research experience.
Senior Research Fellow
Expert in econometric modeling and policy evaluation, focusing on poverty alleviation programs and social welfare schemes.
Research Fellow
Specializes in urban economics and infrastructure financing, with a focus on public-private partnerships in transportation.
Research Associate
Expert in data analysis and visualization, supporting research projects with quantitative methods and statistical modeling.
“CDFA Research Foundation has produced some of the most rigorous and policy-relevant analysis on development finance in India. Their work has directly informed several state-level economic initiatives.”
Chairman, Public Finance Committee
“The quality of research at CDFA is exceptional. Their interdisciplinary approach combines economic theory with practical policy considerations in a way that few institutions manage.”
Nobel Laureate in Economics
“CDFA’s publications are essential reading for anyone involved in economic policy formulation. Their analysis of fiscal federalism is particularly insightful.”
Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India