MSMEs and the Future of Job Creation in India
India’s growing workforce presents both opportunities and challenges. Official data shows that India’s labour force grew to about 64.3 crore in 2023, an increase of over 16.8 crore jobs since 2017. Unemployment has reportedly dropped to around 3.2%.…
AI & Job Polarisation: Will AI Create More Jobs Than It Destroys?
“AI could replace 300 million jobs worldwide, but it could also create even more.” This paradox lies at the centre of today’s debate about the labour market. From call centres in India to high-tech areas in Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence is…
GST 2.0 – Balancing Growth and Fiscal Prudence
Introduction India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017 as a historic reform toreplace a complex web of indirect taxes with a unified, destination-based tax system. Overtime, GST improved transparency, boosted compliance, and enhanced…
India’s 100-Day Reform Plan: Unlocking Growth and Investment
India’s 100-day reform plan represents a landmark economic strategy aimed at reshaping the country’s growth trajectory. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and deliberated with top ministers. NITI Aayog members and the Economic Advisory Council,…