The Indian government has undertaken a historic overhaul of its labor landscape by consolidating 29 central labor laws into four comprehensive Labor Codes. This reform aims to balance...
Labour falls under the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, allowing both the Centre and States to legislate. Historically, India’s labour market...
The informal labour market is the backbone of the Indian economy, accounting for approximately 90% of the total workforce and contributing nearly 50% to the national Gross Value...
Employment data in India is multidimensional, collected through various surveys, administrative records, and censuses. These sources are essential for calculating key indicators like the Labour Force Participation Rate...
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR), often referred to as the Workforce Participation Rate in general economic discourse, is a pivotal indicator used to assess the proportion of an...
The South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR), functioning as the 18th railway zone of Indian Railways, will commence operations on 1 June 2026 with its headquarters located in Visakhapatnam,...
India is nearing the delivery of its first domestically assembled C-295 military transport aircraft from the Tata Advanced Systems Limited facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This progress follows the...
The Government of India raised the effective import tariff on gold and silver bullion to 15 percent on 13 May 2026. This policy intervention modifies the previous lower...
The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a vital macroeconomic indicator that measures the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is either actively employed or seeking employment....
Unemployment in India is a multi-faceted issue influenced by demographic shifts, educational quality, and the structural transition from agriculture to services. I. Fundamental Classifications Employment status in India...
