Labour Reforms
‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill Introduced In Parliament: What Would Such A Law Mean?
India is debating a major workplace reform: the Right to Disconnect Bill. Introduced by MP Supriya Sule, the proposal seeks to give employees the legal right to ignore after-hours calls and emails, protect personal time, and regulate unpaid overtime. This video breaks down what the Bill proposes, why it matters, and the challenges ahead.
8 Dec 2025Swiggy, Zomato say new labour code won’t hurt business, analysts see rising cost
The levy for social security could add ₹2-3 per order, potentially passing billions in extra costs to customers, even as platforms race toward profitability.
3 min read24 Nov 2025Early gratuity after 1 year - check beneficiaries, new labour code rules, when are they applicable
New labour code: Amid several path breaking changes that are announced in these labour reforms, one of the noticeable ones is the provision of early gratuity which employees will be entitled to after one year of service.
1 min read22 Nov 2025What do India's new labour codes guarantee for women workers? Salary gap, night-time work opportunities — Explained
India has implemented four new labour codes and rationalised the 29 existing labour laws, with aim to “guarantee dignity for every worker in India”, including women employees. Here's a look at what has been promised:
3 min read21 Nov 2025Wanted: A new social contract for ‘Make in India’
The recently launched Global Access to Talent from India Foundation (GATI) can help fill skilled worker needs globally while providing work opportunities and financial security to Indian workers. We need a similar effort for domestic manufacturing.
4 min read6 Jun 2025Himanshu: India’s economy is too complex to afford less-than-robust statistics
The National Statistics Office has expanded the coverage of its annual Periodic Labour Force Survey and embarked on monthly data releases. This helps get updates on India’s highly complex labour market, but there’s some way to go before the survey data can be analysed well to guide policy decisions.
3 min read29 May 2025Arun Maira: When will modern economies learn to value human beings?
Economists must rethink their concepts of value and the means for creating it. The time has come to apply some Gandhian economics by infusing capitalism with human values for the sake of inclusive growth.
4 min read26 Mar 2025Headline labour force survey data masks a pressing employment problem
Early estimates from the 2023-24 PLFS point to India’s workforce having grown to around 607 million from 563 million in 2022-23 and Indian joblessness in decline. But headline data masks poor-quality employment and a troubling trend.
3 min read3 Oct 2024India remains concerned about global economic outlook, geopolitical environment: Nirmala Sitharaman
The need of the hour is a people centric, equity driven, consensus-based, and collective approach to face global developmental challenges, Nirmala Sitharaman said
3 min read13 Apr 2023New labour law in Karnataka, promoted by Apple and Foxconn, allows 12-hour shifts, night-time work for women: Report
The landmark labour law amendment in Karnataka will allow for 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women.
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