Data, Ideas, and Insights for Better Cities
A blog curated by the City Finance team to explore how Indian cities fund, govern, and grow. Through explainers, data-driven analysis, and contributions from researchers and practitioners across the country, CityFinance Stories offers grounded insights into the practice of municipal finance and the evolving landscape of urban reforms.
This Fiscal Autonomy Primer marks the third edition in a multi-part series on the financial data of cities hosted on CityFinance.in. Each edition in the series will spotlight one key fiscal indicator, offering a focused analysis to demonstrate the different kinds of insights that can be drawn from the data and how they inform a…
In our previous blog on total revenue of Indian cities, we explored how total revenues vary dramatically across Indian cities, with resources concentrated in major metropolitan areas. But these total revenue figures reveal only a part of the story. Understanding where that revenue comes from is equally important. The composition of a city’s revenue, how much it raises on its own versus…
India is going through rapid urbanization. By 2036, our cities will be home to 40% of our population, which is approximately 600 million people. How well we manage our urban transformation will play a crucial role in our path to development. Therefore, we need to build necessary infrastructure that will make our cities liveable, resilient…
Have you ever wondered, during your daily commute to work, why some roads are in such poor condition, or why certain neighbourhoods lack proper footpaths or decent parks? You would have thought about the property taxes you pay and questioned where exactly all that money goes. These are important, everyday concerns for many urban residents,…
India is undergoing rapid urbanisation. An ever-growing urban population necessitates an increase in urban services and infrastructure. The quality and sustainability of this urban infrastructure and services hinge fundamentally on the sound management of municipal finances, as it enables cities to plan, fund, and maintain essential services adequately. Post the 15th Finance Commission, the breakthrough…
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