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...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
India’s labour survey to soon include platform workers and unpaid household workIndia will update its Periodic Labour Force Survey starting January 2027 to enhance data collection. The modified sampling design aims to i...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
India’s GCCs to add 1-1.4 million jobs by 2031: ReportIndia's global capability centres, or GCCs, are projected to add 1–1.4 million net jobs by 2031. The employment in these centres is anticip...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
88% Indian firms want FDEs by 2030; only 1% of engineers fit the bill: Scaler-CMR reportAccording to India's FDE Opportunity Report, enterprises are hiring for AI deployment and customer-facing skills, but those are the skills ...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Only 2.3% of wealthy family businesses are ready for succession. What’s holding them back?Julius Baer–EY’s Family Barometer Report 2026 shows that 65.9% of families believe the next generation is not yet ready, while emotional at...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
When Developing an AI Strategy, Beware the Urgency TrapThere’s a consistent pattern in failed or underperforming AI initiatives. Business leaders tend to frame AI through the lens of what they s...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Rising household costs undermine economic mobility, push Americans to delay major life decisions: McKinseyRising living costs are a significant barrier to economic mobility impacting many Americans' financial security and aspirations. About 60 p...
17 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Modernising legacy systems: How traditional industries are rethinking business operationsTraditional industries are investing in AI to improve operational efficiency, forecasting and decision-making. Yet integrating AI into esta...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
How AI is changing jobs, workforce skills, and what employers need to rethink?AI is changing more than the tasks employees perform. It is reshaping how jobs are structured, which skills employers value, and how respon...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acresLake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina has seen a dedicated restoration initiative aimed at curbing the invasive common carp's adverse effects...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
India Inc to give 9.1% pay hike in 2027, almost similar to 2026: AonIn 2027, employees across India Inc are projected to enjoy a salary boost of 9.1%, as reported by Aon Plc. However, the attrition rate has ...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Planning a job switch? These sectors may see the biggest salary hikes in 2027Salaries in India are projected to increase by 9.1% in 2027 after a 9% rise in 2026. Non-banking financial companies are expected to lead i...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
GST 2.0: Easier multi-state expansion for MSMEs, e-commerce sellersIndia's GST Council has initiated reforms to modernize the GST framework for improved compliance and business operations. Simplified regist...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
What happens to the apprenticeship model when AI does the easy work?As AI takes over routine assignments, companies face a question that productivity figures cannot answer: how will young professionals devel...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Skip the raise? Some employers are boosting health benefits instead to save on payroll taxes in 2026, and workers are taking notice nowPayroll taxes make wage increases expensive for small businesses. To cut tax overhead in 2026, many employers are expanding health coverage...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Canada study: What Indian students prioritise when choosing universities?A new Canadian survey shows Indian students choosing Canada place importance on safety, inclusion and cultural diversity. The findings also...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
US services sector cools in September, price pressures buildingThe US-Israeli war with Iran has raised prices of energy and related products and led to shortages of commodities shipped through the Strai...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.41 PM IST