India projected to see 10 lakh jobs this festive season, gig jobs surge

NEW DELHI: The upcoming festive season in India is likely to see the creation of up to 10 lakh jobs with a notable surge in gig and female workforce participation, a report showed on Thursday. The festive season is expected to bring a significant boost in job opportunities, with a 35 per cent increase in […]

India’s industrial production clocks 4.8 pc growth in July

NEW DELHI: India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose by 4.8 per cent in the month of July, improving its performance from 4.7 per cent in June, Ministry of Statistics data showed. The growth rates of three sectors — mining, manufacturing and electricity — were 3.7 per cent, 4.6 per cent and 7.9 per cent, […]

Parents in India prioritise child’s overseas education over own retirement: HSBC Report

NEW DELHI: A growing number of Indian parents are sending their children to study overseas potentially compromising their financial futures to fund their children’s international education, HSBC’s latest Quality of Life Report 2024 reveals. The Quality of Life report, based on feedback from over 11,000 respondents across 11 global markets, reveals key concerns regarding rising […]

NITI Aayog releases report on future pandemic preparedness

NEW DELHI: NITI Aayog has released a new report that provides a blueprint of a rapid response system in the event of a public health emergency or pandemic. The report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response – A Framework for Action’ was prepared by an Expert Group constituted by the government think tank. After […]