Auhona Mukherjee

Govt launches 2-day conference on labour codes, asks states to notify rules

This is the first of six regional conferences planned by the Central government, covering all states, Union territories and key stakeholders

India's service sector growth plunges to 11-month low in December

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' index (PMI) fell to 58 in December from 59.8 in November

RSS-backed BMS demands higher social security limits from government

Currently, under the EPF, contributions are payable on a maximum wage ceiling of ₹15,000. Meanwhile, the wage ceiling for ESI is ₹21,000 per month

Manufacturing PMI slips to two-year low in December on slower growth

India's factory activity grew at its slowest pace in 24 months in December as output and new orders softened, though the PMI stayed above the expansion threshold

Labour Ministry publishes draft rules; gig workers' unions seek clarity

Draft rules under the new Labour Codes set minimum work-day criteria for gig workers to access social security benefits, prompting unions to seek clarity on eligibility and safeguards

Labour Code draft rules clarify doubts, concerns still remain

Draft rules under India's four Labour Codes clarify wages and gratuity calculations, extend social security, but smaller firms still face implementation concerns

2026 to bring data, policy, tax changes; labour codes, CBAM to take effect

With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU's carbon tax, 2026 is set to reshape India's economic, regulatory and labour landscape

SPREE 2025 extended till January 31 on employers, states' request

The labour ministry has extended the SPREE 2025 deadline to January 31, 2026 after requests from employers and state governments, keeping 'no past dues' and no inspections benefit

Centre notifies revised draft rules for labour codes, seeks responses

Revised draft rules for the four Labour Codes clarify key provisions such as gratuity on 'wages' and gig worker registration, with stakeholder inputs invited for up to 45 days

Labour Min's flagship employment scheme logs 235K registrations in 2025

The Labour Ministry said the PMVBRY portal recorded 235K establishment registrations in 2025, with incentives for first-time employees and employers for jobs created between 2025 and 2027

Production sprint: IIP growth hits two-year high of 6.7% in November

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) quick estimates for November signalled a 4.5 per cent uptick from levels seen in October

EPFO to work on returning money locked in idle accounts: Labour Minister

Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said EPFO will run a mission-mode KYC drive and roll out a digital platform to simplify claims for money stuck in idle accounts

Restaurants brace for quieter New Year's Eve amid gig workers' strike plan

Eateries say delivery disruptions on Christmas hurt sales in key markets and worry a planned New Year's Eve strike by gig workers could deepen losses despite platform assurances

Corporate India flags concerns over high employee costs under Labour Codes

Under the Code on Wages, fixed term employees are now eligible for payment of gratuity if they serve for a minimum period of one year

Govt seeks industry partners via EoIs to upgrade ITIs, NSTIs under PM-SETU

MSDE has invited EoIs to onboard anchor industry partners for the Rs 60,000 crore PM-SETU scheme, under which the Centre plans to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and five NSTIs

Sports Ministry launches paid internships; 452 slots, ₹5.3 crore outlay

The Sports Ministry has rolled out a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 paid internships a year across SAI, NADA and NDTL, with a Rs 20,000 monthly stipend

Core sector growth rises to 1.8% in Nov; four sectors still contract

November's 1.8% uptick follows 1st contraction in 15 mths; infra demand revs up steel, cement

Govt to release compliance handbook for new labour Codes: Labour secy

Gurnani said that both the Centre and state governments will help the labour inspectors understand their new role of inspector-cum-facilitator and provide them with training

NCAER appoints Suresh Goyal as director general, to take charge on Jan 5

Goyal will assume charge on January 5, 2026, succeeding Poonam Gupta, who vacated the position after being appointed deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India