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The Future of Manufacturing industry In India

The manufacturing industry in India is experiencing substantial growth, playing a pivotal role in driving economic development and creating a wide range of employment opportunities. This expansion is being fueled by multiple factors, including the emergence of Industry 4.0, which has introduced advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, along with support from […]
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The Case for Six-Hour Workdays and Job Doubling

India’s job crisis makes 12-hour workdays a misguided solution India is currently at a critical crossroads in its economic development. With a youthful population eager to contribute and an ambitious agenda spanning manufacturing, digital services, and technology innovation, the country faces the persistent challenge of unemployment and underemployment. According to recent estimates, millions of Indian […]
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Gender Stereotypes in Workplace: Effects and Mitigation Strategies

Gender stereotypes in the workplace are among the key factors that hinder employee performance and impede the overall organisational growth. These stereotypes manifest in various forms, including biased promotions, unequal recognition, inequitable compensation, and even racial discrimination. Addressing such issues is essential to safeguard employee well-being and protect the organisation’s reputation. According to the World […]
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India’s Quick Commerce Boom: Fast Deliveries, Fragile Workforce?

India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector has undergone a meteoric rise, transforming from a novel urban convenience to a near-essential part of everyday life. In bustling cities, the promise of groceries, meals, and daily essentials delivered within 10 to 15 minutes has rapidly become the norm. Brands like Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and others have built […]
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Be Ready When Opportunity Comes Knocking

Why Upskilling Is No Longer Optional and Working Professionals are taking control in their own hands CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella’s claim that “Ultimately, it’s not going to be about man versus machine. It is going to be about man with machine. And to be that, you have to be skilled,”  This statement rings especially […]
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Industry Outlook: India’s Pharma Industry 2025–2030

How India Is Transforming Global Pharma: From Generics to Innovation The pharma industry in India is entering a dynamic phase of growth, driven by innovation, digital transformation, and a strong global reputation in generics and vaccine manufacturing. As the world’s third-largest producer of pharmaceuticals by volume and 14th by value, India supplies more than 50% […]
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Top 10 High Paying Jobs Without Degree in India for 2025

The Indian job market is undergoing a significant transformation, with emerging roles that prioritise skills over formal degrees. Many of these positions can be accessed through short-term certification programs or hands-on project work offered by reputed government-authorised institutions.  This shift presents a valuable opportunity for high school students (10th/12th standard), especially those from economically disadvantaged […]
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India and the Future of Jobs: Insights from the WEF 2025 Report

As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing major economies, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 delivers timely insights that resonate deeply with its evolving labour market. The WEF report forecasts a net increase of 78 million jobs globally by 2030, with much of this growth expected in technology, data, renewable energy, […]
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Industry Outlook: Agritech in India, 2025–2030

Scaling Agritech for Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact India’s agricultural sector, often described as the backbone of its economy, employs nearly 43% of the country’s workforce and contributes around 18% to the national GDP. However, for decades, the sector has grappled with inefficiencies, fragmented supply chains, climate variability, and low productivity. Agritech — the convergence of […]
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The Evolving India’s Employment Landscape Part 2: Key Recommendations for PLFS 2025

In Part 1 of the “Evolving India’s Employment Landscape” series, we offered a critical analysis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report, April 2025, focusing on key indicators such as the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR), and the Unemployment Rate, which collectively influence employment growth in India. The discussion also […]
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World Environment Day 2025: Powering Change Through ESG and Green Jobs

As the world commemorates World Environment Day on June 5, 2025,  the need for systemic change in how we treat the planet and each other has never been more urgent. This year, beyond planting trees or hosting clean-up drives, the conversation needs to shift toward deeper, long-term transformations — powered by sustainability, governed by ESG […]
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Scorecard 2025: Global Layoff Trends

Let’s unravel how layoffs are reshaping industries, skills, and hiring strategies worldwide As we move into the second half of 2025, the global labor market finds itself at a pivotal moment. Layoffs continue to reverberate across industries, regions, and company sizes, fueled by a complex mix of cost pressures, strategic realignments, and the rapid pace […]
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