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78 pc Indian employers plan to hire more women in blue-collar jobs this year
New Delhi, March 13: Around 78 per cent of employers in India plan to hire more women for blue-collar roles in 2025 as compared to 73 per cent last year, a new report said on Thursday.
Women employment in urban India jumps 10% in six years, still over 89 million out of labour market: Report
New Delhi, March 7: Women's employment in urban India rose by 10 per cent in six years starting 2017-18 till 2023-24, reaching 28 per cent among working age women (15-64 years), according to a white paper launched by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, on the eve of International Women's Day.
Women's employment rate in urban India jumps 10 pc in six years: Report
Chennai, March 7: Women's employment in urban India has jumped 10 per cent in the last six years (2017-18 to 2023-24), according to a report, ahead of the International Women's Day 2025, on Friday.
Job opportunities for women in India surge by 48 pc, freshers most in demand: Report
Bengaluru, March 3: India's job market is witnessing a significant shift, with job opportunities for women soaring by 48 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, a new report said on Monday.
CII urges focus on employment policies, labour codes and women workforce in Union Budget 2025-26
New Delhi, January 5: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a range of measures to be included in the upcoming Union Budget announcements, including an integrated National Employment Policy, policy support for employment generation, implementation of labour codes, and increased participation of women in the workforce, among other initiatives.