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Tackling Informality and Expanding Social Security: Lessons from Latin America

Informal employment remains a defining feature of many developing economies, limiting access to social protection, reducing productivity, and perpetuating inequality. In India, nearly 85 percent of workers operate without formal contracts, health insurance, or pension benefits. Latin America has faced similar challenges, with an estimated 50 percent of workers employed informally in 2023 (ILO, 2024). […]
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From Non-Metro to Metro: How India’s Emerging Cities Are Powering the Next Wave of Tech Talent?

As India’s digital economy races toward the $1.2 trillion milestone by 2030, a quiet revolution is unfolding not in the metros, but beyond them. For years, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai have dominated the digital map, commanding salary premiums and drawing the lion’s share of skilled professionals. But the latest Digital Skills and Salary […]
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From Classrooms to Startups: Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship Education

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with young talents transitioning from job seekers to job creators. This entrepreneurial mindset has given rise to several successful startups — including Zepto, BharatPe, OYO, etc — that have redefined the nation’s business ecosystem and job creation potential. Zepto, for instance, secured $350 million in funding in […]
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Can India Bridge the Gap?

Aligning Growth with Jobs for a Sustainable Future India’s economic story is one of impressive growth, yet a widening jobs gap poses a critical challenge. While the nation enjoys a demographic dividend and robust GDP growth, the pressing question is whether this expansion can generate sufficient, productive, and sustainable employment for its growing workforce. A […]
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India’s Hospitality Boom: Exploring the Jobs and Business Prospects in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

India’s hospitality sector is expanding at a significant pace, with a projected requirement of an additional 61.31 lakh workers by 2036–37, as mentioned in a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY. While this growth is nationwide, it is particularly pronounced in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, driven by several factors—including the emergence […]
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Turning H-1B Visa Disruption into India’s Innovation Leap

In his book Capitalism and Freedom, Milton Friedman writes, “Only a crisis—actual or perceived—produces real change.” The recent H-1B visa fee hike by the United States can serve as such a political and economic crisis, creating the conditions for India to explore new policy alternatives and economic strategies. While the move is framed as an […]
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Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme: Fueling Formal Job Creation in India

India continues to face the persistent challenge of transitioning its vast informal labour market into a more structured and formal system. As highlighted in the India Employment Report 2024, published by the ILO, nearly 90% of employment in the country remains informal. Recognising this structural gap, the government began to reorient its industrial policy focus—not […]
non-metro-cities

Technology, Healthcare, and Renewable Energy Sectors to Power India’s Growth

India is rapidly transforming into a global economic powerhouse, with strategic sectors leading the charge toward a $5 trillion economy. Among these, Healthcare, Technology, and Renewable Energy stand out as pivotal growth engines, driven by forward-looking government policies, robust investments, and technological innovation. Technology: The Digital Backbone of Growth The technology sector is contributing significantly […]
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The AI-Powered Reset: How Leadership 2.0 Is Rewriting the CXO Playbook Across Sectors

Artificial Intelligence has become the architect of enterprise transformation. Across sectors, AI is reshaping business models, operational structures, and leadership mandates. CXOs today are expected to be AI-first strategists, embedding intelligence into every decision layer. In India, this shift is amplified by the rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and accelerated AI adoption across tech […]
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Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Shake-Up: Impact on Indian Talent and Global Business

The September 21st announcement of a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B Visa petitions marked one of the most consequential changes in U.S. immigration policy in decades. While this decision, framed within the “America First” agenda, strives to reduce reliance on foreign labor and prioritize domestic hiring, its ripple effects will extend far beyond Washington. […]
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Generative AI for Non-Tech Roles: Key Skills and Certifications

Generative AI is rapidly transforming today’s employment landscape, redefining careers and job functions across industries. While often seen as a breakthrough in the tech sector, its utility extends far beyond technical roles. Non-technical professionals in fields such as marketing, finance, and operations can leverage GenAI to optimise processes, save time, enhance performance, and progress in […]
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Semiconductor Industry In India: Trends and Careers

India’s semiconductor industry is undergoing a major transformation, creating abundant job opportunities and driving employment growth. This progress is largely supported by government initiatives that promote investment in infrastructure and workforce development. Several leading institutions across the country now offer full-time academic programs and short-term certifications for aspiring professionals to enter this sector. This article […]
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