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Brazil gives workers their lives back; India gives more workBrazil has implemented a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours. This change aims to enhance the w...
Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall shortGarment workers in Bangladesh are facing financial struggles due to rising costs of living. Many workers, such as Shilpi Khatun, have seen ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Higher yields offer opportunities, but investors need not rush into long-duration funds: Shriram RamanathanIn this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Shriram Ramanathan, CIO–Fixed Income at HSBC Mutual Fund, discusses the changing dynamics in India...
Care comes at a cost: India's ageing population exposes a broken caregiving systemIndia's rapidly ageing population is driving demand for caregivers, but the sector faces a shortage of trained workers, low wages, poor wor...
Poverty low, expectations high: India’s next challenge is creating jobs and driving reformsPoverty rates in India have decreased remarkably, with expectations rising for future economic prosperity and growth. Initiatives like Dire...
TReDS sees a festive boost; Nykaa’s growth strategyHappy Friday! Festive inventory demand has lifted invoice financing on TReDS platforms. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
US tariff relief unlikely for Indian auto parts makers despite Democrats’ Congress sweepIndian auto component makers see little prospect of near-term relief from steep US tariffs despite Democrats gaining control of Congress. P...
After laying off thousands, Meta now offers voluntary exit packages like Google and Microsoft. Here's all you need to knowMeta has launched a voluntary exit programme in France, designed to reorganize its team while pivoting towards artificial intelligence deve...
Oman tightens expat worker recruitment rules from January 2027; agencies must provide insurance, refundsEffective January 1, 2027, Oman is set to enforce new, tougher rules for hiring expatriate workers, which will necessitate insurance covera...
US midterm election results: Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna wins California election, backs H-1B visa reform and immigrant rightsIn a resounding victory, Congressman Ro Khanna, of Indian descent, has been re-elected in California's 17th District, garnering an impressi...
Make urban legend real: Our cities must become far more business-friendly for India to achieve high per-capita incomeIndia's urban population has grown slowly, with a significant portion living in small rural habitations. The country requires substantial r...
Law firms draft special teams to help GCCs navigate India terrainMultinational companies expanding their global capability centres in India may face multiple regulatory and operational challenges going fo...
US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
GST decriminalisation decisions set benchmark for trust-based governance: CIIThe Confederation of Indian Industry praised the GST Council's recent decisions aimed at decriminalising certain offences. The Council reco...
Uttar Pradesh to launch state Quantum Mission, steps up push for AI and roboticsThe state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch a transformative Quantum Mission, poised to bolster its technology framework. By focusin...
Hospital balance sheet: How AI could cut costs and improve efficiencyAs hospitals grapple with soaring costs in drugs, supplies, and labor, the integration of AI emerges as a vital necessity.
Supreme Court to hear plea saying labour code keeps charitable hospital and welfare body workers out of labour courtsThe All India Trade Union Congress in Tamil Nadu has filed a petition against the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. They argue the law exclu...
Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge lawThe Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% ...
DPIIT advances trust-based governance to ease business regulations across IndiaThe government has cut 47,957 compliance requirements across Central ministries and states to ease business operations, including 22,290 di...
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...