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Months of Work, Days Of Travel: Emotional Economics Of Going Home In Festivals
Thousands of migrant workers queue up at railway station to go home during festive season.
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6 Nov 2026
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Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers every year, Piyush Goyal recalls foreign minister's response
Piyush Goyal was addressing the ISID-IDRA Fourth National Conference in New Delhi.
Hindustan Times India
30 Oct 2026
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Corporate demand for workers with green skills rises: LinkedIn report
Demand for workers with green skills is rising significantly in India, with 31 percent growth in hiring. Various industries are experiencing a shift towards hiring talent equipped with these green skills, as sustainability becomes a priority. Gen Z workers express a strong desire to contribute to combating climate change, but face challenges in finding green job opportunities.
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
29 Oct 2026
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EPFO ceiling reset after 12 years; ₹25,000 threshold to cover 5.1 million more workers
The first revision in 12 years expands mandatory social-security coverage, but will raise contribution costs for employers and affected employees.
Livemint Indian Economy & Policy
16 Sept 2026
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Flipkart plans 250,000 festive season jobs to meet delivery demand
Flipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive represents an increase of 30,000 positions compared to last year. Approximately 75,000 new openings will welcome individuals entering the workforce for the first time. A substantial 60% of these new jobs will focus on last-mile delivery operations. Flipkart is expanding its delivery network with new hubs to meet rising customer demand.
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
15 Sept 2026
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Telangana district tops India, women make up 78% of informal workers
10872806 women (2)
Indian Express Economy & Markets
11 Sept 2026
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India should target 10 million international patients a year: Goyal
He stressed the need for stronger hospital participation, skilled healthcare workers, seamless patient journeys and high standards of quality and ethics to attract more foreign patients
The Hindu BusinessLine Economy
7 Sept 2026
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AI may not take your job, but it could remove the first rung of your career ladder
AI may not be causing mass unemployment yet, but it could be removing the entry-level jobs through which young workers traditionally build expertise. With India rapidly adopting workplace AI, the authors argue apprenticeships must be redesigned and embedded into higher education to create a new career ladder.
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
6 Sept 2026
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Gig-worker levy: Turnover-linked formula seen as more proportionate than transaction-based levy, say Analysts
India’s proposed social-security contribution model for gig workers could have vastly different effects across platforms. Analysts say a payout-linked levy could disproportionately hit high-volume ride-hailing businesses, potentially exceeding their turnover, while a turnover-based formula would better reflect an aggregator’s economic capacity.
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
6 Sept 2026
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Rising fuel prices push gig workers towards fixed-pay, lower-cost jobs
Gig workers are now more selective about jobs due to rising operating costs. Many are shifting to roles offering predictable earnings or lower expenses. Employers are expanding incentives and EV-linked opportunities to attract delivery workers. Job postings for electric vehicle roles and fixed-pay positions have seen significant growth. This trend...
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
29 Aug 2026
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Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive season
Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, adding pressure ahead of the festive season.
Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
25 Aug 2026
India News