India’s labour laws are a mess. Any rational discussion of the country’s labour laws has to start from there. They are well-intentioned, like all things
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Contempt for labour: The Hindu Editorial on dilution of labour laws – The Hindu
At a time when everyone is awaiting an early end to the health and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic, the interests of labourers and workers are
The economic malaise | The Indian Express
With Covid crisis dealing sharp blow to struggling financial sector, revival calls for new approach. Central and state government deficits and debts will increase dramatically
A poor way of thinking: Poverty compounds India’s corona suffering. Governments never fix this core problem
Did you know why the Indian lockdown is creating so much human suffering, even though we did relatively well on the Covid case numbers? Why
Stoking the engine: UP and MP show the way with labour reforms–Times of India
India reforms only in a crisis, has been the succour economists have proffered in gloomy Covid times. The Uttar Pradesh government has done well to
Wrecking entire economies: Lockdowns may be causing more harm than good worldwide, and especially in India–Times of India
Locking up healthy people in their homes and putting wholesale populations under house arrest is perverse. Coronavirus panic merchants and fearmongers have wrecked entire economies
Global economic outlook worsened since forecast in April, says IMF – The Hindu BusinessLine
The International Monetary Fund said that the global economic outlook has worsened since its latest forecast three weeks ago and the world can expect more
Address the health and economic crises beyond Covid – The Hindu BusinessLine
With the health and economic well-being of India greatly threatened due to its size and population density, it is time to look beyond short-term relief
Jobs as memory: Don’t invite new anarchies on top of that wrought by Covid | Business Standard Column
Will people buy as many cars as before? How much office space becomes surplus as office-goers work from home? How will that impact construction? T
Industries want suspension of most labour laws for 3 years – The Financial Express
Earlier in the week, Uttar Pradesh promulgated an ordinance to exempt industries from various labour laws for three years to revive economic activities. In a
Is it lockdown for startups? – The Economic Times
With Covid-19 and automation, GoI’s one-time employment darlings could become prodigal liabilities. A triple-whammy — SoftBank’s debacles with WeWork and OYO, Covid-19 and GoI’s decision
Are India’s labour law reforms only a gift for factories, or will workers benefit too? – The Financial Express
The new labour reforms will promote ease of doing business in the state. however, it is crucial that companies safeguard the interests and wellbeing of
Moody’s pegs India’s FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says risk of slower economic growth rising – The Financial Express
Moody’s said high government debt, weak social and physical infrastructure, and a fragile financial sector face further pressures due to the coronavirus outbreak. Analysts across
Corporate Trends – Company – News – The Economic Times
Workforce shortage is biting. Wages will have to be increased to keep migrants from leaving for villages. New Delhi | Mumbai | Bengaluru: India Inc
Uber: The results are in for the sharing economy. They are ugly. – The Economic Times
Lyft said rides on its service fell nearly 80% in late March and remained down 75% in mid-April. In May, passengers began to return cautiously
Covid-19 crisis: It’s time for concrete revival plan, says SBI chairman | Business Standard News
Rajnish Kumar said, “a certainty on regulatory stance, and support that may be coming from the government, is required as we are now in the
Twin responsibility: Government must enact policies to protect both lives and livelihoods–Times of India
It is the sacred duty of every government to protect lives and help secure livelihoods. Rarely have these twin responsibilities been put to greater test
MSMEs in essential operations are locked out; implementation paralysis hurting small businesses – The Financial Express
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Even though clear guidelines have been issued permitting interstate trucking operations, significant concerns are being faced by stakeholders while
New MSME tag to rely on both investment and turnover, Bill being reworked – The Financial Express
According to the current definition, a micro unit is one where the investment does not exceed Rs 25 lakh, while a small enterprise is one
Economic Relief Package 2.0 soon, possible to raise $60 billion by listing govt bonds overseas: CEA KV Subramanian – The Financial Express
In an interview to India Today channel, the CEA said: “About $4 trillion of money tracks these (global) bond indices. India is expected to get
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