India pushes for enhanced representation at ILO by revising criteria to include demographic dividend, global demand-supply gap, and population/labor workforce. This aims for equitable decision-making and strategic alignment with labor-related issues.
The IMF recently revised India’s growth forecast upward to 6.8% from 6.5% projected in its January forecast. The fund also revised India’s FY24 growth outlook upward to 7.8%, higher than the government’s projection of 7.6%. “India and the Philippines have been the source of repeated positive growth surprises, supported by resilient domestic demand,” IMF said in its report.
The travel and tourism sector is poised for significant growth, expected to create 5.82 crore jobs in India by 2033. Despite challenges, the sector saw a quick recovery post-pandemic. In 2020, it accounted for 39 million jobs, constituting 8% of the nation's workforce. Talent demand in tourism surged by 44% in August 2023, with 1.6 million additional jobs expected in 2023. This growth trend is projected to continue, with the sector set to add 58.2 million jobs by 2033.
India's private sector activity surged to a 14-year high, driven by strong demand, according to preliminary data released by HSBC. The Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rose to 62.2 in April. Service growth accelerated, especially in international markets, while manufacturing remained steady. Optimism and improved margins were noted, but inflation remained above average
Funding in Oct-Dec 2023 and July-Sept 2023 hovered around the $2 billion range.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said reverse migration had started as a lot of people are coming back to establish business here. According to her, reverse migration has started in which a lot of people, who have a global footprint, are finding businesses, professions and careers to be built in India.
India's economic prospects face challenges from global uncertainties and rising commodity prices. Policy certainties, inflation concerns, job creation, and electoral targets shape the path ahead, reflecting a mix of opportunities and challenges in the evolving economic landscape, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
AIGF's Roland Landers urges swift action against offshore illegal betting, causing a USD 2.5 billion annual loss. Concerns include user harm, lack of GST, IPL ads. Urges prompt SRO implementation for distinguishing legitimate platforms.
India is considering expanding its capital goods promotion scheme to include sectors like pharmaceuticals and textiles. The current scheme primarily supports electrical component and automobile manufacturing, but the government is now considering extending support to other sectors. Plans are also being considered to introduce new-age technologies beyond electric vehicles, batteries, and automobile manufacturing.
According to the PHDCCI, India's economy is projected to expand by 8-8.3 percent in the current fiscal year. Furthermore, the country's GDP is expected to achieve an average growth rate of 6.7 percent over the next 23 years, resulting in India becoming a USD 34.7 trillion economy by 2047, accompanied by a per capita income of USD 21,000.
LinkedIn has released its annual ranking of the top 25 workplaces in India, showcasing the most sought-after companies for career progression and job opportunities. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) retains the top spot, followed by Accenture and Cognizant. The financial services sector dominates the list, with nine companies featured. In the midsize category, Lentra and MakeMyTrip lead the rankings. The report highlights hiring trends, with Bengaluru as the top hiring location, and emphasizes the importance of investing in employee experience to attract and retain talent in the evolving job market.
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