Other Briefings
India to Expedite Visa Process for Chinese Technicians Amid Industrial Concerns
India is reportedly working on loosening the visa requirements of Chinese technicians in response to concerns from several companies.
From Recruitment to Retention: India HR Insights for 2024
This issue offers an essential guide for foreign invested firms to attract and retain the best talents in India’s dynamic hiring environment.
IT/ITES in Karnataka Get Labor Law Exemption for Five More Years
Companies in the IT/ITES sector and knowledge industries in Karnataka will be exempted from provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act till June 10, 2029.
Leave Management in India: Key Considerations for Employers and Employees
India Briefing explains the leave management process in the country and best practices for employers and employees.
IT Industry Embraces Tier 2 Cities for Growth and Efficiency
The IT industry is continuing to approach India’s Tier 2 cities for talent retention as well as capitalize on cheaper realty and wages.
Where Are India’s Talent Hubs? Findings from New Talent Feasibility Study
India’s tier-1, tier-2, and satellite cities like Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, and Bengaluru have become specialized hiring hubs and are rising to the increasing demand from recruiters seeking diverse talent.
Increase in Employment as Subscribers Under EPFO Grow to 14.5mn in FY2023-24
India’s preliminary payroll data shows 14.5 million net members were added to EPFO in FY’24, indicating steady rate in employment generation.
EPFO in India Mulls Raising Monthly Minimum Wage Ceiling After a Decade
India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is reportedly considering raising the monthly minimum wage ceiling from INR 15,000 to INR 21,000 to improve monetary coverage and bring under its purview millions of informal workers.
