The Federal Reserve faces persistent inflation above its 2% target alongside pressure on housing and employment. Markets expect rates to hold steady after September’s increase, but investors will watch Kevin Warsh’s comments
ASUSE, being conducted since 2021-22, presents employment and gross value added, provides livelihoods to many people and supports economic activity through its linkages with the incorporated sector
As many as 31,446 doctors got their registrations between 2021 and 2025, show data from the Kerala State Medical Councils
India's global capability centres, or GCCs, are projected to add 1–1.4 million net jobs by 2031. The employment in these centres is anticipated to grow to 3.3–3.7 million, significantly increasing office space demand. While AI is expected to reshape workforce composition, it will coexist with job growth and office space requirements. Existing centres will account for most workforce additions, with new GCC setups primarily located in tier-1 cities.
India’s private sector activity hit a four-month high in October as manufacturing and services gathered pace, new orders increased and inflationary pressures eased. However, hiring growth slowed, with employment rising at its weakest pace so far this year, according to a flash survey by HSBC.
India's industrial workforce increased to over 2 crore in 2024-25, driven largely by the manufacturing sector. The registered manufacturing sector saw broad-based growth, with a notable rise in employment and wages. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana led in manufacturing employment during this period. Gross value added in manufacturing rose significantly, indicating continued expansion in industrial value addition.
These schemes have led to the employment generation of over 14.57 lakh (direct and indirect) along with ₹36,754 crore of cumulative incentives disbursed so far: DPIIT
India’s employment market is set for stronger hiring momentum in October 2026-March 2027, with employers projecting 5.4% workforce growth, the highest in four half-year periods, TeamLease Services said. E-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans, though talent shortages could constrain expansion, particularly across IT, sales and engineering.
Mumbai anticipates creating 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs by late 2026. Festive hiring is projected to increase by fifteen to twenty percent during this period. Businesses in e-commerce and retail are preparing for heightened consumer demand. Tier II and III cities will contribute forty-five percent of total festive hiring needs. This expansion offers new employment opportunities beyond traditional urban talent pools.
The latest district‑level labour data shows that 77.8% of Indian districts have unemployment rates below 5.5%. South 24 Parganas, Araria and Ernakulam stand out for the lowest overall unemployment and youth disengagement, while more than half the districts exhibit strong labour‑force participation.
India’s Industries Minister Bharath inaugurated a job fair and highlighted a prospective semiconductor venture at Orvakal worth about ₹23,000 crore. The investment is projected to create both direct and indirect employment opportunities for the region’s youth.
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran urged the private sector to invest, hire and pay fairly while encouraging youth to acquire trade skills amid AI-driven job disruptions, speaking at an ASSOCHAM meeting. He highlighted rising youth unemployment and called for broader adoption of change to sustain India’s economic momentum.
Per documents accessed by the publication, emails were sent to impacted employees across multiple departments. They were offered four week of base salary plus one week’s pay per year of employment.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V highlighted the AKDN’s work in Telangana in urban renewal, community healthcare, women-led development and employment generation
New Zealand will launch a six‑month Short‑Term Graduate Work Visa for eligible international graduates from 16 November 2026, and will broaden eligibility for its existing Post‑Study Work Visa. The measures, announced by Immigration New Zealand on 10 September, aim to give recent graduates a short‑term pathway to work while they seek longer‑term employment options.
The manifesto focuses on student welfare, education, affordability, safety, infrastructure, mental health, social justice and employment
China’s weak consumer spending, housing troubles and youth unemployment are pushing Beijing to seek stronger overseas markets. India’s huge demand for smartphones, electronics, cars and pharmaceutical inputs gives Chinese businesses a major commercial opportunity.
Over 1,300 job seekers received appointment letters at a private employment fair in Cuddalore on September 12, 2026. The event, overseen by the district administration, placed 1,340 candidates in jobs and identified another 312 for a subsequent selection round.
The 647 Rural Self Employment Training Institutes are moving to a digital platform from paper-based assessments, aiming to improve transparency and speed. The reform links skills, certification, and credit, helping rural youth turn training into sustainable livelihoods.
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