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Employment in unincorporated sector rises marginally to 12.85 cr in Jul-Sep quarter: Govt survey
Unincorporated sector employment saw a slight increase in July-September. The National Statistics Office reported a rise to over 12.85 crore workers. Manufacturing employment and establishments improved significantly. Internet usage among these businesses also grew. The sector demonstrated resilience despite global challenges. This expansion indicates a positive trend in the non-agricultural economy.
MyPragathi
November 26, 2025
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New Labour Codes: EY sees big changes coming for employee benefits, working conditions and hiring models
India's new labour codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws into four, significantly altering employee categorization, wage definitions, and benefits. These reforms impact overtime, gratuity, and flexible hiring, while tightening contract labour regulations and introducing stricter compliance measures for employers.
MyPragathi
November 24, 2025
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Labour Codes: India has cracked the code for global power play
India's new Labour Codes usher in a significant reform, consolidating 29 laws into four to boost worker welfare and enterprise competitiveness. This modernisation aims to simplify compliance, expand social security for gig workers, and align India with global manufacturing standards, fostering a more predictable and attractive investment environment for long-term growth.
MyPragathi
November 22, 2025
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The wage math: PF contributions may go up, dent take-home pay under new labour code
The new Code on Wages mandates basic salary to be at least 50% of total CTC, increasing provident fund and gratuity contributions. While this enhances retirement savings, it may reduce employees' take-home salaries as employers adjust allowances. This change aims to prevent companies from minimising retirement fund contributions.
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Campus offer circuit abuzz for top engineering talent despite slower IT winds
Hiring at major engineering campuses such as BITS Pilani and several NITs has stayed steady to stronger for the Class of 2026, with more recruiters, higher salaries and an increase in pre-placement offers. Core engineering, electronics, semiconductors, banking, consulting and analytics are driving demand, even as IT hiring remains slow.
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US chipmaker Marvell plans India hiring spree, R&D push to tap AI boom
Marvell Technology plans to ramp up hiring and research in India to meet rising global demand for AI infrastructure, its India head Navin Bishnoi told Reuters. The U.S. chipmaker aims to expand its 1,700-employee base by 15% annually over three years and is in talks with hyperscalers and local firms as India’s data centre footprint grows.
MyPragathi
November 21, 2025
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This IIM Calcutta programme is building India’s next generation of finance leaders
As India's fintech sector races toward the $420 billion milestone, the IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in FinTech and Artificial Intelligence equips professionals with the strategic and technical capabilities to lead digital transformation in BFSI and beyond.
MyPragathi
November 20, 2025
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Employers look to boost preventive healthcare as inflation widens perception gap
Despite rising investment and looming double-digit medical inflation, a quarter of employees say their well-being still isn’t adequately supported, according to a survey
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November 19, 2025
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SSC updates disability certificate formats for recruitment exams
The Staff Selection Commission has updated disability certificate formats. New forms are now in place as per Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities guidelines. Candidates can use either the new or old formats for ongoing recruitment processes. This change affects government job aspirants. The commission is a major recruiter for central government positions.
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Indian employees rush to use AI, yet confidence, organisational guidance lag: Udemy report
A new Udemy study shows strong interest in AI among Indian employees, with nearly three-quarters already using the technology at work. However, most lack confidence in their skills and say their organisations offer little guidance on how to apply AI in daily tasks.
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