Karan Singhal

Interested in films & kebabs + edu, gender, policy, econ |
PhDing @uni_lu @liserinlux, consultant/research @tallysolutions @WorldBank @IFC_org

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

📢 New paper with @NishaVernekar1 where we study the impact of 'allowing' women to work night shifts in the service sector on employment outcomes. Early findings in this thread👇 - would love your thoughts and feedback!

#econtwitter

[Nisha Vernekar @NishaVernekar1]

📢 Excited to share that the first chapter of my PhD (with @karansinghal93) is now out as a working paper!
Using employment surveys and time-use data, we study the impact of reforms to Indian labour laws restricting women from working night shifts on their employment outcomes
🧵

[Paschal Donohoe @Paschald]

Important new IFC research on how AI & alternative data can expand access to finance in emerging markets — especially for SMEs, women entrepreneurs, and borrowers without formal credit histories. Well worth reading: https://t.co/G8LbgdFPyo

[Nisha Vernekar @NishaVernekar1]

📢 Updated working paper “Breaking the Night Barrier: Night-shift Reforms and Women’s Work in India” (with @karansinghal93) is out!

Read it here https://t.co/YahmpYFMYx

Lifting night shift bans increases female employment, incl. formal employment, and wages in urban services🧵

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

Excited to see this report out! We draw on interviews, firm data, and case studies across emerging markets to explore how alternative data and AI-driven scoring models are reshaping access to credit for women, thin-file borrowers, and SMEs. Any feedback is welcome

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

AI and alternative data—from mobile payments to digital transaction records—are changing how lenders assess risk in emerging markets. 

New @IFC_org research shows how these tools can help expand access to finance for underserved borrowers, SMEs, and women entrepreneurs. https://t.co/M7uqSdNC86

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

AI and alternative data—from mobile payments to digital transaction records—are changing how lenders assess risk in emerging markets. 

New @IFC_org research shows how these tools can help expand access to finance for underserved borrowers, SMEs, and women entrepreneurs. https://t.co/M7uqSdNC86

[Upasak Das @upasak_das]

In this I4I article with Parul Gupta & @karansinghal93, we assess the effect of the Aspirational Districts Programme in improving rural educational outcomes. Yes, the impact has been decent particularly on reducing school drop-outs. Comments very welcome.
https://t.co/nTxkUk4OTM

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

@leightjessica Thanks a lot for the shoutout - completely unexpected and very much appreciated 😊 Grateful for how supportive you are of junior researchers!

[International Economic Association - Women in Econ @iea_we]

More insights on Women in Econ in #India

ELITE INSTITUTIONS HAVE THE WORST RECORD: IISERs (12.5%), IIMs (22.5%), IITs (27%) show significantly lower female faculty representation compared to state universities (36%)

Better funded ≠ better gender parity https://t.co/B7zdLm3Lmx

[Ashwini_Deshpande @_ADeshpande]

📢📢Evidence from the @iea_we project, on gender gaps in economics, from 6 countries in the global South. The India paper is ready! See 🧵below for key highlights:

[International Economic Association - Women in Econ @iea_we]

⚡️NEW RESEARCH: Women in Indian Economics Academia is part of IEA-WE’s research program advancing gender inclusivity across Africa, Asia, & Latin America and the Caribbean.

➡️https://t.co/B7zdLm3Lmx
By Ambrish Dongre, @upasak_das & @karansinghal93

@_ADeshpande @IEA_economics

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

🚨 New report out: Women in Indian Economics Academia (part of the @iea_we project!)

With @ambudon & @upasak_das, we map women’s representation in economics in India - from students to faculty (across all institutions), research visibility, conferences & more.

Quick findings👇

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

We are extremely grateful to @ashwini_des, @raquel1fernan, Maria Inés Berniell & the IEA team for the opportunity, invaluable feedback, and support!!

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

🚨 New report out: Women in Indian Economics Academia (part of the @iea_we project!)

With @ambudon & @upasak_das, we map women’s representation in economics in India - from students to faculty (across all institutions), research visibility, conferences & more.

Quick findings👇

[Karan Singhal @karansinghal93]

The IEA commissioned similar papers across the Global South - check out insights from Argentina, Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, and South Africa for a comparative view!

https://t.co/ZEnaRz6VXU

[CINCH @CINCHessen]

📰CINCH's new working paper: "Breaking the Night Barrier: Night-Shift Reforms and Women's Work in India" by Nisha Vernekar @NishaVernekar1 and Karan Singhal @karansinghal93 .
👉👉https://t.co/tpwtuVm8Ua