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N.S. Arun

An economist by training, Arun has over 19 years of work experience including 10 years as a macroeconomist.

At Sattva, he leads engagements with global philanthropies and the government that involve conceptualising and co-creating impactful solutions to complex strategic and policy issues.

Generating rigorous and actionable research is

Understanding Aspects of DEI: The Indian Perspective

–By Rituparni Panisetti and Madhumita Sengupta The recent momentum in discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in India can be attributed to various factors, such as the progressive judgments by the Indian judiciary, advancements in technology, the increased use of social media, growing global initiatives, and the efforts of

Strengthening Mental Healthcare Delivery through Digital Solutions

More than 13% of the population suffers from some form of mental illness in India. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of anxiety, social isolation, stress and death by suicide, and has brought the dialogue on mental health to the forefront. This opportune moment in the mental health ecosystem has

Decoding the Rupee for Rupee impact of blended finance ft. Ramraj Pai

https://youtu.be/R7aiFvtUxtk        At the core of enabling sustainable development it comes down to how it is funded that determines the success or failure of making true and lasting progress. Currently we face a significant challenge with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, as there is a

Investing for Impact: Social Stock Exchange in India

The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is envisioned as a regulated stock exchange that will bring together non-profit organisations (NPOs), for-profit enterprises (FPEs), donors, and investors to direct more capital towards the development sector. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE India) received in-principle approval from the Securities Exchange Board of

Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit 2025

Aligned with India’s commitment to forge a more sustainable future, the Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit (SAS) 2025 will convene policymakers, sustainability experts, business leaders, and innovators to shape actionable pathways for a responsible and inclusive e-commerce ecosystem. The event will spotlight conversations on decarbonisation, e-mobility, sustainable packaging, and circularity—key levers

Opinion | CSR: Compliance To Catalyst For Change | NDTV

The role of CSR has evolved significantly since its inception in 2014. Today, corporates are increasingly adopting a problem-first approach, going beyond the transactional nature of funding programmes to create a more enduring impact. Let me elaborate on a couple of key observations of the trends we’ve noticed that trace

Decoding Universal Health Coverage with Dr. Nachiket Mor: Part 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rsqLW3phlu3XLRgX1kteg Globally, universal health coverage (UHC) has been highlighted as an important goal, because of its close links to poverty reduction and potential to enhance the economic growth of countries. From public to private health care, across primary, secondary, and tertiary care, and whether we look at the challenges and

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