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. ...
21 May, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
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...
10 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Unregistered business entities grow 8 pc in 2025, add 74.52 lakh jobs: Govt surveyThe Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) captures key economic and operational characteristics of establishments enga...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
‘Indian workers are central to Middle East oil — yet, they’re unseen’Indian migrants have been crucial to the Middle Eastern oil industry from its beginnings. Professor Andrea Wright highlights their signific...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Women gain ground in boardrooms, senior roles: Govt reportWomen continue to break barriers in the corporate world, with a marked increase in their presence in senior roles. The statistics regarding...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
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...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Unemployment rate falls to 3.1% in 2025; labour participation and wages improve: PLFSIndia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in 2025. This positive trend shows progress in job creation across various sectors and for both m...
27 Mar, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
India jobless rate dalls to 6.5% in 2025, shows gradual labour market improvementIndia's joblessness eased in 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.5 percent. Educated individuals and urban women saw improved em...
27 Mar, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
India's unemployment rate eases to 5.2% in September quarter, women's employment risesIndia's unemployment rate saw a decrease to 5.2 percent in the July to September quarter. This improvement was largely due to more jobs in ...
10 Nov, 2025, 06.03 PM IST
Canada’s jobless rate hits 7% — worst since 2016, and Mark Carney may be feeling the political heat alreadyCanada's job market faces challenges. Unemployment rises to 7% in May. This is the highest rate since 2016, excluding pandemic times. Aroun...
06 Jun, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Iran: Lack of jobs pose major challenge to Afghan immigrant womenMillions of Afghan immigrants in Iran, especially women, face economic challenges and limited opportunities. Undocumented immigrants risk f...
16 Dec, 2023, 06.51 AM IST
Govt has taken number of steps to increase women participation in labour force: Labour ministerAs per the results of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted during 2017-18 and 2018-19 by National Statistical Office (NSO), minist...
21 Sep, 2020, 02.47 PM IST
India has the highest number of expat women employed in Oman's government sectorAccording to the 2020 Statistical Yearbook data from National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) Oman, the number of Indian women...
07 Sep, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
Greater access for women in labour market a challengeThe Goal 5 of SDGs aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women in public and private spheres.
21 Aug, 2017, 03.48 PM IST
- It's men who get pay hike when asked for, not women
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Women as often as men ask for a wage hike -- but it's the males who are more likely to get it than the females, a stu...
11 Sep, 2016, 05.10 PM IST