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  • Labour Codes to align wage growth with profits: CEA Nageswaran January 30, 2026
    India's new labour codes are set to boost worker pay and benefits, matching corporate profit increases. This reform aims to share economic gains more equitably. The changes are expected to create millions of jobs and increase worker incomes. This could significantly boost consumption and economic growth. The codes also seek to improve female workforce p […]
  • EU trade deal gives PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ ambitions a boost January 30, 2026
    India’s free trade agreement with the European Union offers relief to exporters hit by steep US tariffs and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to make India a global manufacturing hub. The deal, described by both sides as the “mother of all deals”, will see the EU eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99.5% of imports from India.
  • Putting livelihoods at the heart of the Union Budget 2026 January 30, 2026
    This Union Budget presents a crucial opportunity to bolster rural livelihoods by supporting crop diversification towards nutrition-rich, climate-resilient crops like millets and pulses. Strengthening local institutions like FPOs and SHGs, alongside expanding non-farm enterprises, can create stable, dignified work and enhance income resilience for rural house […]
  • Budget 2026: A make-or-break moment awaits India’s farm policy January 30, 2026
    Budget 2026 could mark a turning point for India’s agriculture policy as the sector sits at the centre of unresolved India–US trade tensions. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlining that farmer interests are non-negotiable, attention is on whether the budget signals a policy reset or sticks to incremental support.
  • Economic Survey breaks new ground by putting cities at centre of growth: Anand Mahindra January 30, 2026
    The Economic Survey's focus on cities as economic engines marks a significant policy shift, according to Anand Mahindra. For the first time, urban areas are recognized as core growth platforms, not just sites of problems. This approach, prioritizing liveability and integrated planning, could unlock India's potential for sustained development.

 

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