Prof Rathin Roy, former Director of NIPFP, discusses the need for greater flexibility in FRBM targets & underscores the important role young scholars must play in shaping the future of public finance in India. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics rathin roy youtube.com/watch?v=6uaND4…

Prof. Balaji Parthasarathy (International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, India), shares his reflections on the Globelics Network and the theme of its 20th Anniversary International Conference. Globelics youtu.be/XOqxsrjR4PI?si…

Prof. Sushil Khanna, former Professor at IIM Calcutta, addresses key issues in service taxation in India and reflects on the current state of public finance research in the country. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/6-Kcs3uZWnY?si…

GIFT’s latest Discussion Paper Series explores key issues in India’s fiscal federal relations — from vertical & horizontal devolution to intergovernmental transfers. Read the articles here: 👉gift.res.in/wp-content/upl… 👉gift.res.in/wp-content/upl… 👉gift.res.in/wp-content/upl…

Dr. Alejandra Rosales-Soto (CETYS University, Mexico), shares her reflections on the Globelics Network and the theme of its 20th Anniversary International Conference. Globelics Alejandra Rosales Soto youtu.be/CCfPuFeno2k?si…

Prof. M. Suresh Babu, Director, Madras Institute of Development Studies, discusses the challenges faced by Indian fiscal federalism, highlighting the complexities of intergovernmental fiscal relations and resource distribution. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics Prof. M Suresh Babu youtu.be/IN9L1_V5nHQ?si…

Prof. Jos Chathukulam, Director of the Centre for Rural Management, explores the challenges faced by local financing in India, focusing on the fiscal constraints and opportunities at the grassroots level. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics Dr. Jos ChathukuwlamxrzewzwAwwwzwwZecwzz youtu.be/ir3puR_mlts?si…

Dr. K Ravi Raman, Member of the Kerala State Planning Board, discusses the challenges faced by Indian fiscal federalism, emphasizing the fiscal dynamics and policy issues impacting state and central relations. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/g1ZB-Lxlqws?si…

Prof. M. A. Oommen, Distinguished Professor at the GIFT, shares his insights on the intersection of public finance research and local financing, highlighting the critical need to strengthen fiscal frameworks at the local level. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/q5xAH3cf2cw?si…

Prof. S. S. Meenakshisundaram, Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, discusses the vital link between public finance research and local financing. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/TFxO0eURyig?si…

Dr. Kiran Kumar Kakarlapudi (Assistant Professor, GIFT & Coordinator, Globelics Conference 2023), shares his reflections on the Globelics Network and the theme of its 20th Anniversary International Conference. Globelics Kiran Kumar Kakarlapudi youtu.be/gmRbS0j8JwQ?si…

Our faculty members, Smt. L. Anithakumary and Dr. Sumalatha B. S, have published an article titled “GST rate reduction could hit Kerala’s finances” in the Hindu BusinessLine. Congratulations Authors!! 👏👏 Read the article now: epaper.thehindubusinessline.com/ccidist-ws/bl/… The Hindu BusinessLine

GIFT’s Discussion Paper Series on "Issues Related to Fiscal Federalism of India in the Context of the 16th Finance Commission" continued! Read the latest articles here: 👉gift.res.in/wp-content/upl… 👉gift.res.in/wp-content/upl…

Our research scholar Divya Kannan K.R. presented her paper at the Third Institute for Studies in Industrial Development Conference on "India's Industrial Transformation: Towards a Manufacturing Strategy to Navigate Global Shifts", held from 29-31 October, 2025 at ISID, New Delhi. Good going, Divya!! 👏

Dr. J Dennis Rajakumar, Director of the EPW Research Foundation, Mumbai, highlights the need for raising the tax base of Indian states, focusing on strategies to enhance revenue mobilization and fiscal sustainability. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/lVS2YKos4EM?si…

Prof. Erika Kraemer - Mbula (President Globelics & Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa), shares her reflections on the Globelics Network and the theme of its 20th International Conference. Globelics Erika K-M youtu.be/4DZQsXWjfBw?si…

Prof. S. Harikumar, Emeritus Professor and Former Dean at CUSAT stresses the need to improve both the quality and quantity of public finance research to better support fiscal policy and governance in India. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/4EL_5gmoQug?si…

Prof. K J Joseph (Secretary General Globelics & Director at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation), shares his reflections on the Globelics Network and the theme of its 20th Anniversary International Conference. Globelics K J Joseph youtu.be/SuIyn7_ff7U?si…

From GIFT to Lindau: Dr Aswathy Rachel Varughese, Assistant Professor, GIFT, Shares Insights from the 8th Lindau Meeting in Economic Sciences. She reflects that the participation experience was a journey of ideas and shared purpose. Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Aswathy Rachel Varughese

Prof. R. V. Ramanamurthy, Professor at School of Economics University of Hyderabad, examines the challenges faced by Indian fiscal federalism, highlighting the complexities in fiscal coordination and resource distribution among states. Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) Madras School of Economics youtu.be/ku0rr2aaNu4?si…