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New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
Electric two-wheeler sales cross 150,000 in May amid fuel price riseThe recovery comes after a 22% month-on-month fall in April from a record 192000 units in March, when automakers used aggressive discounts,...
India's electric scooter market regains charge after April slowdownIndia's electric two-wheeler market saw a strong rebound in May. Registrations rose significantly, recovering from a dip in April. Major pl...
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit ShahIndia will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the I...
Govt mandates aggregators to register gig workers on portal within 45 daysAggregators must now upload gig worker details to a central portal within 45 days to comply with the Code on Social Security, 2020. Failing...
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
Aggregators to be charged interest at 12% per annum if they fail to contribute toward social security of their gig workersAggregators now face a 12% annual interest penalty for delayed social security contributions for gig workers. All aggregators must upload g...
Mansukh Mandaviya to launch nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative on ThursdayA nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 and above will launch on May 7, 2026. Union Minister Mansukh Mandav...
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
Groww's strong Q4; Iran conflict hits India's GCCsFintech major Groww more than doubled its net profit in the fourth quarter of FY26. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Gig workers social security scheme may have multiple fund managersThe labour ministry of India is charting a new course by investigating a multi-manager framework for its latest social security initiative ...
Microcredit scheme for gig, platform workers in worksA new microcredit scheme is being finalized to offer collateral-free loans up to Rs 10,000 annually to gig workers and domestic helps. This...
Gig workers to be covered under Ayushman Bharat, preparations for scheme rollout almost complete: Labour SecretaryGig workers and their families in India will be eligible for health coverage under Ayushman Bharat with a coverage limit of Rs 5 lakh. The ...
Pension to insurance: What govt is planning as social security measures for gig workersThe labour ministry is preparing a framework for social security for gig workers, providing health insurance and pension benefits. This ini...