CityFinance Stories

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… Read more: Unpacking Urban Revenue Composition 

This Total Expenditure Primer marks the second edition in a multi-part series on the city financial data 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 deeper… Read more: Exploring City Expenditures with CityFinance.in: A Beginner’s Guide 

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… Read more: Data That Drives Change: Towards Standardisation of Municipal Finance Data 

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,… Read more: Open Data, Better Governance: Unlocking Transparency in Municipal Finance Data