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Is revival of Indian economy sustainable?

Is revival of Indian economy sustainable?

November 6, 2020

In October, India’s services sector grew for the first time since February reflecting the reopening of hotels, restaurants and shopping malls around the country. Accordingly, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for services rose sharply to 54.1 pc for October as against 49.8...

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New industrial policy for India soon

New industrial policy for India soon

August 14, 2018

As the General Elections draw near, a new industrial policy is being finalised by the Modi government. This policy is much needed to modernise India's factories, generate millions of jobs, achieve global standards and boost exports. But is it too late in the day?

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Gender pay gap in India

Gender pay gap in India

May 18, 2016

The gender pay gap in India is as high as 27%, according to the latest Monster Salary Index report. Not only in India, the debate over disparity in wages among male and women employees in the world is fetching interesting facts and socio-cultural factors about this long-standing ...

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Employment challenges

Employment challenges

April 28, 2016

According to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India will witness a major shortage of jobs in the next 35 years. As per a report released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on April 27, 2016, India will face employment problems in the future and there will ...

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A drop in child labour in India

A drop in child labour in India

March 21, 2016

According to India’s child labour ministry, the number of children working as child labours in India fell to 4.5 million, as compared to 12.6 million 10 years ago and this has compelled the Labour ministry to amend and reinforce the child labour laws in the country. The number ...

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A drop in child labour in India

A drop in child labour in India

March 21, 2016

According to India’s child labour ministry, the number of children working as child labours in India fell to 4.5 million, as compared to 12.6 million 10 years ago and this has compelled the Labour ministry to amend and reinforce the child labour laws in the country. The number ...

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