India’s 2025 labour reforms finally bring gig and platform workers under a formal social security framework. But the draft rules introduce a 90-day threshold (and a 120-day requirement for workers …
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New Labour Codes and the uneasy trade-off between growth and worker security
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainIndia’s New Labour Codes promise efficiency and growth, but in a highly unequal economy, weakening worker protections could deepen wage stagnation and precarity. This Policy Pulse analysis examines the real …
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India’s new labour codes promise simplicity and expanded coverage, but the grey areas of New Labour Reforms reveal serious risks. From higher thresholds for safety rules to stricter strike conditions, …
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India’s New Labour Reforms aim to simplify 29 labour laws into four unified Codes. From gig workers and MSMEs to mines, textiles, plantations, and IT, this article explains how the …
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Equal work, Unequal pay: The invisible inequality of the gig workforce in India
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPFrom delivery riders to freelance coders, India’s gig workers are everywhere — but they still earn less for equal work. As platforms grow, pay parity and protection must define the …
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Urban Company Insta Help: The on-demand gig that could reshape domestic work in India
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPUrban Company’s Insta Help is trying to bring formal structure to one of India’s most informal workforces: domestic labour. But the real question is—can a gig platform meant for speed …
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The Union Budget 2025 brings healthcare for gig workers, but is it enough?
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPThe Union Budget 2025 brings a significant change for India’s gig workforce by providing healthcare for gig workers under PM-JAY. But is this enough to tackle the lack of income …