India to speed up sending skilled workers to IsraelIndia's External Affairs Ministry is urging the Skill Development Ministry to speed up the process of sending skilled workers to Israel. Th...
19 May, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Central banks look through inflation until entrenched, no evidence of second-round effects: Dy Gov Poonam GuptaThe Reserve Bank of India is navigating global economic hurdles and geopolitical tensions. Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta explains the centra...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Gold set for weekly drop as higher oil prices stoke inflation fearsGold prices held firm Friday, yet are poised for a weekly decline. Soaring oil prices, fueled by stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, are sparkin...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Is it worth taking a fresh look at the housing finance sector? 6 housing finance stocks with upside potential of up to 18%Housing finance is one of those sectors where the macro picture is always attractive, but not so much the micro reality. At the level of th...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Garment exporters see demand recovering as US tariff pressures easeIndian garment exporters expect a strong business rebound in the second half of the fiscal year. Easing US tariff pressures are bringing bu...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
India Inc stares at a reckoning as Mythos rewires cybersecurityIndian enterprises could be facing a structural cybersecurity risk after the release of the advanced AI model Mythos by Anthropic. As Mytho...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Uzbekistan launches ambitious "Uzbekistan–2030" strategyUzbekistan has launched its Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy, a comprehensive plan for national reform and development. The strategy outlines 100 m...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Assam tea estates face labour shortage as absenteeism tops 50%Tea estates face severe labor shortages and rising costs, impacting production and profitability. Despite a modest increase in Assam's tea ...
29 Mar, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Labour Ministry to come up with a targeted action plan for welfare of workers and employersThe labour ministry plans a targeted action plan for social security, labour reforms, and ease of doing business. A national conference led...
30 Jan, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
Considering extension of PLI scheme to some labour-intensive sectors: DPIIT Secretary"PLI scheme is showing significant dividends across many sectors. The intention is to also roll out this PLI scheme for more labour-intensi...
17 May, 2023, 08.59 PM IST
Karnataka exempts IT from labour law for another 5 yearsIT experts pointed out that the complex and outdated labour laws were originally designed and more suited for manufacturing sector.
21 Oct, 2013, 03.02 AM IST
- Job security for salesmen on the cards
Over three lakh salesmen in sectors such as FMCG, automobiles and apparel will now be covered under a new law providing higher job security...
03 Jan, 2011, 05.49 AM IST
- Govt examining recommendation for raising wage ceiling for ESI
Government is examining a recommendation for raising of monthly wage ceiling for Employees State Insurance coverage from Rs.6,500 at presen...
30 Jan, 2003, 02.50 PM IST
- US Bill to make life easier for H-1B visa holders
It is now official. On November 2, US President George Bush signed the department of justice Authorisation Bill which will make extension f...
07 Nov, 2002, 07.45 AM IST