India has fully operationalised four new labour codes, consolidating 29 existing laws into a single modern framework. The government says the overhaul strengthens worker protection while making compliance easier for businesses. Key promises include equal pay for equal work and universal social security, with officials positioning the move as both pro-poor and industry-friendly.
A new report highlights a stubborn gender leadership gap across Indian companies. It finds that women’s internal promotions fall well behind men’s as they near 50, with career breaks further limiting upward mobility and pay equity. The study also flags uneven access to high-stakes, revenue-generating roles—often critical to promotion pathways.
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