"India rolls out simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws. India, home to the world's second-largest workforce, is implementing its biggest labour changes in decades. The government has compressed dozens of laws into four simplified codes. It says the overhaul will attract investment. This will be vital after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods. The reforms include minimum wages, equal pay, and expanded social security."
"But unions say the codes will only strengthen employers' control and accuse the government of deceptive fraud. So, will the changes increase India's global competitiveness by streamlining rules? Or could they create new risks for workers and productivity? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Harshil Sharma Labour economist who specialises in reforms and welfare Surbhi Kesar Senior lecturer in economics at SOAS University of London Sudip Dutta National secretary of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions"
India is implementing its most significant labour changes in decades by compressing dozens of laws into four simplified codes. The overhaul aims to modernise outdated regulations, expand social security, standardise minimum wages and equal pay, and attract investment after trade pressure from the United States. Unions argue the codes will consolidate employer control and accuse the government of deceptive fraud. Supporters contend streamlined rules could boost global competitiveness by reducing compliance complexity. Critics warn the changes could introduce new risks for worker protections and long-term productivity if enforcement and labour safeguards weaken.
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