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Kolkata, Surat top million-plus cities in entrepreneurshipKolkata, Surat, and Greater Hyderabad lead India's entrepreneurial landscape, housing over 22% of unincorporated businesses. These major ci...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spreeEight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. St...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
India’s unincorporated businesses rise to 9.2 crores in Q4FY26India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. ...
Unincorporated establishments surge to over 9 cr; jobs hit 15-cr mark: Govt surveyIndia's unincorporated non-agricultural sector shows remarkable growth. Over 9 crore establishments now operate, employing more than 15 cro...
Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panelsThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for ...
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in the January-March quarter. This rise was primarily due to an increase in joblessness among women...
Women's role in India's labour market is shifting toward stability, SBI Research findsIndia's female labour market may be on the cusp of a structural upgrade, with education, household agency and social mobility driving a gra...
Substantial regional disparities in labour market conditions across India: SBI Research ReportIndia’s labour force is undergoing structural transformation with the share of agriculture in the workforce witnessing a modest 23% decline...
Women’s role in business, workforce expands: ASUSEWomen's economic involvement in India is growing. More female entrepreneurs are leading businesses, especially in manufacturing. These busi...
India’s youngest workforce is entering jobs already stressed: ReportIndia's young workforce faces significant stress and anxiety upon entering jobs. A new report reveals a sharp rise in mental health challen...
Income tax staff warn of nationwide agitation in April-May: 'Pushed to the brink’ over work pressure, delayed promotionsTwo major Income Tax Department employee associations, representing nearly 97% of the workforce, have warned of a seven-stage nationwide ag...
Kisan Mitra Chhadi: Anti-snake vibration stick unveiled by the Union Agriculture minister that protects farmers from deadly bitesSnake: Indian scientists have developed the Kisan Mitra (Farmer Friend) stick, a specialized safety device designed to detect the presence ...
Higher job retention among women despite low workforce share than men: ReportA new report reveals women in India's formal workforce stay in their jobs 36% longer than men, with a median tenure of 10.6 months compared...
Structural reforms needed in India’s services sector to reach the global average of 50%: NITI AayogReleasing a report on India’s Services Sector: Insights from Employment trends and State-Level Dynamics on Tuesday, NITI Aayog said service...
- Joblessness down for another year
Fifteen years after reforms kicked off, the country is reaping the real fruits of economic prosperity.