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SBI Research finds India women shifting from casual work to steadier regular jobs

SBI Research finds India women shifting from casual work to steadier regular jobs

SBI Research says India’s female labour market is moving toward stability, driven by higher education, greater household agency, and social mobility. The report finds a gradual shift from casual to regular wage employment, suggesting a more resilient workforce ahead. But persistent gaps remain across education levels, regions, and social groups, tempering the overall progress.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
SBI Research Maps India Labour Shift as Agriculture Falls and Big Firms Grow Jobs

SBI Research Maps India Labour Shift as Agriculture Falls and Big Firms Grow Jobs

India’s labour market is changing shape, SBI Research says. Over 37 years, agriculture’s share of employment has eased by about 23%. Meanwhile, large enterprises employing more than 20 workers now account for 13.7% of the workforce, up from 10.8% in 2024, tied to a renewed manufacturing push. The report also flags regional gaps in conditions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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India labour market shifts away from farm jobs as workforce retools for new work

India labour market shifts away from farm jobs as workforce retools for new work

India’s labour market is quietly being re-engineered as agriculture slowly loses ground, according to an SBI Research report built on the latest PLFS 2025 unit-level data. The study suggests employment and work participation are moving in step with the country’s broader economic transition, reshaping where people work and how labour markets function.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Statistics ministry to publish city level labour and enterprise reports using new datasets

Statistics ministry to publish city level labour and enterprise reports using new datasets

India’s statistics ministry plans to release granular city-level reports for major urban centers. The new publication will draw on the Periodic Labour Force Survey and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises, giving a clearer picture of local labour markets and small enterprise activity. Officials say the data will strengthen policy decisions and improve understanding of urban economic dynamics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Canada tightens hiring rules for low wage foreign workers from 2026 with youth recruitment first

Canada tightens hiring rules for low wage foreign workers from 2026 with youth recruitment first

Canada will tighten recruitment for low wage roles under its Temporary Foreign Worker Program starting April 1, 2026. Employers must advertise positions for eight weeks and demonstrate efforts to hire youth aged 15 to 30 before applying for an LMIA. The policy is designed to prioritize Canadians and permanent residents and safeguard the domestic labour market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
High minimum wages in India may be choking formal jobs say economists at FED

High minimum wages in India may be choking formal jobs say economists at FED

A FED report released Thursday argues that India’s high minimum wage floors are slowing down the creation of formal jobs. It says workers should be able to negotiate wages freely, while the government should allow regional flexibility in the national floor wage to reflect local realities and avoid shutting out poorer states from formal employment growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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