Arvind Mayaram

Arvind Mayaram

Dr Arvind Mayaram is a former Finance Secretary to the Government of India, a senior policy advisor, and teaches public policy. He is also Chairman of the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur.

India 2047: Building Urban India from its Districts

India’s urban future can’t hinge on megacities alone. Can district hubs offer a smarter, fairer path to growth—and prevent a sprawl crisis before it’s too late?

Arvind Mayaram

November 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM IST

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Beyond Grants: Rethinking How India Funds Infrastructure

India’s infrastructure push can no longer rely on one-time grants and optimism; it must shift from funding gaps to creating value — treating infrastructure not as a cost centre, but as an ecosystem that pays for itself.

Arvind Mayaram

October 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM IST

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Fifteen Years After Pittsburgh, the Global Economy Is Still Out of Balance

Advanced economies evade discipline, BRICS build alternatives, and the IMF remains trapped between surveillance and sovereignty

Arvind Mayaram

October 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM IST

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Growth Without Jobs, Wealth Without Equity: India Needs a Bold Course Correction

India’s economy is expanding, yet jobs are scarce and inequality deepens. Without a bold reset, growth risks leaving too many behind.

Arvind Mayaram

August 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM IST

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