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From November 21, 2025, India’s new Labour Codes drastically reduce gratuity eligibility from five continuous years to only one year of service in the same organisation. This landmark reform under the Payment of Gratuity Act will benefit lakhs of private-sector employees who frequently change jobs, including fixed-term workers.
India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is witnessing a strategic shift, with more young individuals opting for white-collar roles instead of the conventional blue collar positions. Emerging sectors such as solar energy, electric vehicles, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are also creating a wide range of new opportunities.
When the United States India’s largest seafood buyer imposed steep new tariffs amounting to 50% on Indian products in August, the impact was swift and harsh. India’s seafood industry, especially the shrimp sector, seemed at high risk, and many processing units in Andhra Pradesh had to halt operations as exporters struggled with the sudden rise in trade costs. However, within a few months, the indu
Nayanthara, one of India’s highest-paid actresses, celebrates her birthday today, November 18. She was the only South Indian actress featured on Forbes India’s ‘Celebrity 100′ list in 2018 and has made a lasting impact on Indian cinema. On her 41st birthday, we reflect on her remarkable two-decade career and her most iconic roles.
India’s October merchandise exports plunged 11.8% as US tariffs escalated to 50%, triggering a record $41.68 billion trade deficit despite a $5 billion relief package and QCO withdrawals. Even tariff-exempt smartphones and pharmaceuticals collapsed, reversing last year’s 197% smartphone surge. Gold imports skyrocketed to $14.72 billion, pushing total imports up 16.63%.
On paper, Bihar appears to have made solid economic progress. The state’s economy expanded from 2.5 trillion in 2011–12 to 8.5 trillion in 2023–24, and per capita income increased eightfold between 2004–05 and 2023–24. However, in reality, Bihar still ranks among India’s poorest states. Its weak performance in key human development indicators remains a serious concern and drags down India’s overal
India’s real estate market may appear unstoppable at the moment, but history suggests caution. Real estate expert Rajdeep Chauhan has cautioned that property prices cannot keep climbing indefinitely, pointing to past market crashes in Japan, China, and the US as reminders of what happens when economic fundamentals weaken.
India’s banking sector has attracted almost USD 15 billion in foreign investments this year, as global investors show strong interest in the country’s fast-growing economy, expanding digital ecosystem, and largely underbanked population. This surge in international capital reflects confidence in the strength and long-term growth prospects of India’s financial industry.
