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India's labour market shows signs of strength as employment reaches 57.4 c
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
India's labour market is showing signs of strengthening with rising employment levels and improved workforce participation, including among women, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for February 2026. The report noted that labour market indicators have been improving
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Hiring discrepancies found in 5% of India's white-collar and gig workforce
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The AuthBridge Workforce Fraud Files for the first half of fiscal year 2026 show that hiring discrepancies continue across India's labour market. White-collar roles recorded a discrepancy rate of 4.33 per cent in background verification, while the on-demand or gig workforce reported a higher
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"AI a huge multiplier" for talent deficits but "jobs will get redefined" t
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
AI is a critical tool for solving India's talent shortages in essential public sectors rather than a threat to the overall labour market, argues Neeraj Aggarwal, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG. He believes that for a country facing a lack of professionals in key areas, the te
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Disinflation likely to persist in 2026, seven factors may push US Fed towa
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Disinflation in the United States is expected to continue into 2026, driven by a combination of weak labour market trends, fragile monetary conditions, and slowing economic activity, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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Economic Survey 2025-26 flags labour market progress, poverty reduction an
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The survey notes that recent labour market indicators indicate improving employment conditions, driven by ongoing structural reforms. Monthly data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) show a largely stable labour market with seasonal variations, while quarterly averages indicate a
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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75% amid low job gains and
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Federal Reserve, in its latest policy meeting held on January 27-28, decided to keep its key benchmark interest rates unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent, citing low job gains, signs of stabilisation in the labour market, and inflation that remains somewhat elevated.
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AI could reshape jobs globally by 2030, asserts WEF white paper
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to profoundly reshape global labour markets by the end of the decade, with outcomes ranging from productivity booms to widespread job displacement, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper released this month.
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Ahead of WEF 2026, Global experts warn of deepening economic, geopolitica
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to experts consulted by the WEF, global stability in 2026 will be defined less by clear trends and more by conflicting forces pulling in opposite directions. The result is a world where long-standing assumptions about economic integration, security, and governance are being re-e
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National Conference on illegal immigration to Mumbai held at JNU
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy (MSEPP), University of Mumbai, Adhisthan Samajik Sanstha and Demography club of Mumbai, successfully organised the National Conference titled "The M - Silent Invasion; Illegal Immigration to Mum
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India set to end 2025 on strong economic footing with high growth, low inf
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is on track to conclude 2025 as one of its most significant years of economic performance, with key macroeconomic indicators reflecting strong growth, low inflation, expanded exports and improved labour market conditions, the government said in its year-end economic review.
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni warns her staff that 2026 will be "much worse" t
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meloni's statement reflects the challenges Italy faces, including economic growth, public debt, and labour market issues. The government's 2026 budget aims to lower the fiscal deficit to 2.8% of GDP, while addressing tax hikes and social contributions.
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Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.8% in November, 7-month high si
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.8 per cent in November 2025, the highest level recorded since April 2025, showing a steady improvement in the labour market, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
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