Pahlé India Foundation

PIF partners with state governments to reduce regulatory friction, improve the ease of doing business, and accelerate export-led manufacturing growth. PIF drafted and presented the Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy 2025-30 to Hon. CM Yogi Adityanath, and is serving as a Program Management Unit (PMU) in the Department of MSMEs and Export Promotion, Govt. of UP. The program focuses on district-led export planning, MSME competitiveness, tourism, and employment and skill development — aligned with India's goal of becoming a high-income economy by India@100. Research included in this vertical- Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India (cited by Ministry of Finance and MeitY).

States

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Daman and Diu

PIF's Center of Data for Economic Decision-making (CoDED) is dedicated to shifting the paradigm of economic development from a top-down to a bottom-up approach, focusing on the estimation of Gross District Domestic Product (DDP) to improve national planning accuracy. The unit devises new methodologies to gauge district incomes and facilitates the formulation of vision documents and district development blueprints at the local level. CoDED has signed MoUs with the Government of Assam (June 2023), the Madhya Pradesh Rajya NITI Aayog and DES, and is running PMUs directly within state directorates for 2-year mandates.

Lead poisoning is one of India's most overlooked public health crises, disproportionately affecting children. PIF's i-LEAP initiative leads evidence-gathering, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to eliminate lead exposure from India's environment. PIF signed an MoU with AIIMS Nagpur to conduct India's first nationwide pediatric lead exposure study — assessing blood lead levels (BLLs) and their cognitive and behavioural impact on children. PIF was awarded the Fortune Leadership Award for tackling lead poisoning in India.

In this vertical, we aim to integrate research, dialogue, and strategic insight to help stakeholders across government, the private sector, and civil society navigate the political logic that often shapes economic decisions. Through this approach, we seek to build meaningful partnerships with diverse individuals and organizations, amplifying ideas. This vertical will critically engage with the political, social, environmental and economic dimensions of policymaking, promote evidence-based discourse, and contribute to the creation of inclusive and sustainable economic and environmental outcomes. Research include in this vertical- Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship & Employment in the MSME Sector (launched by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta).

PIF conducts independent economic and social impact assessments for corporates, foundations, and philanthropies — providing rigorous, credible, third-party evaluation of development contributions. Key completed assessments include: Diageo India (Rs. 49,000 Cr economic contribution, 6.5 lakh livelihoods mapped across the value chain); Research Impact of International Day of Yoga; Partners include Diageo, HCL Tech, Apple, Gates Foundation, Bain Capital, Kotak Mutual Fund, Walmart, Marico, L&T, and 40+ others.