Demand for educated house help or maids has surged manifold, driven by a growing number of dual-income households and their increasing reliance on outsourced support for daily chores, a report has said. Roles for maids with different education levels have witnessed a sharp growth in 2024 calendar year compared to the preceding year, leading to a steep rise in demand for such domestic helps, said the report by blue and grey collar recruitment platform WorkIndia. The demand for those with below 10th grade of education surged by 112 per cent. The demand rose 102 per cent for graduates, 94 per cent for 10th pass, and an exceptional 255 per cent for 12th pass candidates, it added. The high growth among 12th pass and graduate maids suggests that employers are increasingly seeking more educated individuals for roles that require higher trust such as child care, elderly care, or managing household operations, said the report. "India's household job market is undergoing a pivotal shift. The
Capex to consumption: Emkay Global adjusts investment strategy amid shifting consumption trends across urban and rural India
June also marked the second consecutive monthly increase after a steady decline from January to April
Notably, REC Limited raised ₹2,865 crore through 10-year bonds at a coupon rate of 7.06 per cent
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India's market is now heavily driven by domestic investors, a trend that began in 2015 and could last for decades
India's initiatives to expand manufacturing capacity and increase spending will help offset any weak global demand, Moody's said
The company's revenue from operations increased by 16.09 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹11,542 crore in the fourth quarter
Waaree Energies share price: The company on Tuesday, after market hours, reported a 34 per cent rise in its net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, to Rs 618.91 crore
The stock was in demand as the company's board to mull the issuance of equity shares or warrants in a meeting on n Tuesday, April 22, 2025
In the US, foreign-domiciled funds withdrew $10 billion from effectively reversing inflows seen in April, as per Elara Capital
RBI itself allows initial period of 9 months to realise export proceeds
According to NSE bulk deal data, HDFC Mutual Fund bought 6,23,896 shares at ₹1,099 per share
India Inc leaders say they are turning their attention inward, seeking fresh investment opportunities in domestic markets
Bondconnect Securities and two others settled a case with Sebi, over alleged failure to ensure that all orders placed on the online bond platform regarding debt securities were routed through a stock exchange's RFQ platform, on payment of total Rs 15.92 lakh. In addition to Bondconnect Securities (formerly known as Wealthsigns Securities), Aditya Umeshchandra Mehta and Amal Manish Dani also settled the case. This came after the entities filed a settlement application with Sebi proposing to settle the alleged violation of regulatory norms "without admitting or denying the findings of facts and conclusions of law, through a settlement order". Acknowledging the settlement, Sebi in its order said," in view of the acceptance of the settlement terms and the receipt of the settlement amount ... the instant adjudication proceedings initiated against applicants vide SCN (show cause notice) dated October 24, 2024 is disposed of". In the show cause notice, it was alleged that the applicants
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Analysts and investors will keep an eye on Instamart's gross order value (GOV) and average order value (AOV) growth, dark store additions, and margins
From Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday to FII selling here are a few reasons that Indian equities are down today
Once the allotment is finalised, investors can check Quadrant Future Tek's allotment status by visiting the official website of the NSE, or, Link Intime India
Sensex zoomed 755.85 points or 0.96 per cent and logged an intraday high at 79,263.26, while Nifty advanced 231.25 points or 0.97 per cent to the day's high at 23,974.15. Here's why