Daily wage workers form the backbone of India’s construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and service sectors. From building homes and roads to electrical, plumbing, loading, and site work, millions depend on daily employment to survive. For decades, worker hiring has relied on…
In India’s construction and infrastructure sector, time, labour, and cost are inseparable. A single day of delay can cascade into missed deadlines, idle machinery, and rising expenses. Yet, despite these risks, a large number of contractors still depend on unorganised…
India’s construction and daily-wage labour market is one of the largest in the world, yet it is still largely unorganised. Every day, millions of workers travel from villages to cities in search of work. However, the reality is that finding…
India’s growth story is built on the strength of its blue-collar and informal workforce. From construction sites and factories to homes and highways, millions of workers power the nation every single day. Yet, despite their contribution, their struggles have largely…
Timely and fair payment of wages is one of the most basic rights of workers. In India, this right is protected by the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, one of the oldest and most important labour laws in the country.…
India introduced 4 New Labour Codes to simplify and modernize its labour laws. These new codes replace 29 old labour laws and aim to make rules clearer for employees, employers, and businesses. In this article, we explain India’s 4 new…
Introduction Labours are the backbone of India’s growth. From construction sites and factories to infrastructure projects and logistics hubs, labours power the nation’s progress. Yet, in today’s changing economy, being just “willing to work” is not enough. Employers are searching…
Inflation impacts on labours Every day, you put in hours of hard, physical work. You build our homes, our roads, and keep our cities running. But have you noticed that your hard-earned money doesn’t stretch as far as it used…
Introduction: The Great Indian Job Churn India’s job market is facing a silent revolution. We’ve moved from a scarcity of jobs to a scarcity of people willing to stay in jobs. Here’s what’s happening: So, what’s going on? Why are…
Introduction: A Nation of Talent, But Missing from the labour force India is home to over 1.4 billion people. India is young, ambitious, and bursting with talent. But here’s the shocker: Less than 40% of working-age people are actually in…