All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advancing Economics on Redefining Growth: Integrating Economy, Society and Sustainability for a Resilient Future (2nd ICAE) during 25-26 February, 2025 in Christ University, Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad,...

Educational participation in rural communities is shaped by a range of economic and social factors, including livelihood insecurity, poverty, migration, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. Alternative education systems have been recognized as significant tools for overcoming...

The analysis makes use of information for seven BIMSTEC member nations from the ‘Government Finance Statistics Yearbook’, which is produced by “the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund”. Using region’s panel data, we inspect the connection between ‘remittances and financial development’. Pooled...

The discourse on menstrual leave in India has gained renewed visibility amid evolving conversations on workplace equity, dignity, and inclusive labour governance. This paper critically examines menstrual leave as a labour rights issue rather than a discretionary welfare measure, situating it within India’s...

India’s Fiscal Consolidation framework was established by Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003. Throughout this framework disinvestment has been used as a tool for both revenue generation and a public sector reform. This paper analyses whether disinvestment has genuinely contributed...

Home-based workers (HBWs) form a major part of India’s informal workforce, especially in global value chains (GVCs). This paper examines whether GVC participation has led to social upgrading for HBWs, using five decent work indicators: earnings, job contracts, paid leave, social security, and unionisation....

The current study examines the relationship between technological innovation, the changing nature of the labour market, and human capital through an integration of theory and empirics related to indicators of human capital as determined by schooling. An increased demand for more educated workers resulting...

This study examines herding behaviour among NSE-listed chemical sector companies by using daily closing prices from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2025. It is based on three models i.e., the traditional CSAD model, the extended Chiang and Zheng model, and a modified CSAD approach. Quantile regression is used...

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects more than 537 million adults worldwide and is projected to rise further by 2045, with the steepest increases occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Effective self-management depends on consistent glucose monitoring, medication adherence,...

India is known for its rich cultural heritage and sustainable tourism practices in all historical texts and recordings. One of the significant parts of this practice has been the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), which is considered as an indispensable part of the ethos of Indian civilisation. It has enabled...

The research examines the psychological (stress), social (sociability) and economic (financial comfort) factors affecting screen time among young adults (18-25 yrs) in the Delhi-NCR region, focusing on the mediating impact of internet dependency. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire...

The emergence of the digital economy has transformed the structure of the traditional labor market and the main reason behind these are constant growth of temporary, contingent and platform work. The services provided by the digital platform is not only increasing in India, but throughout the world....

Economic inequality remains one of the most persistent challenges facing contemporary capitalism, renewing debate about the purpose of firms beyond profit generation. This paper explores stakeholder value maximization (SVM) as a pathway to economic equality by integrating stakeholder theory with welfare...

The decades since the 1992 Earth Summit have witnessed a silent yet profound shift in the arena of climate governance. What began as a predominantly political project has gradually come to intersect with the institutions, practices, and logics of global finance. Carbon markets, green bonds, sustainability...

The envelope of a building is one of the major levers to reduce the energy footprint of the built environment, owing to the degree to which heating and cooling loads are impacted by the energy performance of the facade. Photochromic glazing makes it possible to reduce that load without requiring the...

India’s transformation from a post-independence developing nation to a rapidly expanding emerging economy across the globe has been driven by decades of structural reforms and institutional development. Although numerous studies have been conducted to study the major factors of India's economic...

The present paper explores the factors influencing healthcare use among internal migrant workers in the textile industry, using Andersen’s Behavioural Model. Such workers as migrant labourers are highly dependent on seasonal employment and often exploited by employers, and experience adverse conditions...

This study investigates the relationship between firm-specific idiosyncratic risk and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance in 15 NSE listed Indian firms from 2014 to 2023, a decade marked by significant regulatory changes in sustainability disclosure requirements. The study uses a...

Human life has become increasingly influenced by algorithms, automated decision-making systems, and extensive data analytics, creating a digital environment in which individuals are continuously monitored, profiled, and evaluated. Although legislatures worldwide have responded to this pervasive surveillance...

Spiritual tourism, a significant part of India’s culture and heritage, has seen notable growth in the past decade. The country’s rich cultural heritage and its long-standing tradition of multi-faith practices have made it a preferred destination for both domestic and international tourists. Since 2014,...

This study examines the differential impact of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), delivered under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in India, drawing on NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21) data for children below age five. Selection bias is addressed through propensity score-based...