One of the most direct linkages in the economic well-being of a nation is that between education and employment. More job opportunities for the large numbers...

Skilling has emerged as a buzz word in the policy environment. The thrust for a policy-backed Skill Development Initiative is a significant step towards realizing the potential of the Indian workforce by enhancing its skill-ability and thus employability.

An overwhelming majority, 87%, of people living in metros belong to the top two quintiles of India's income pyramid but even the richest among them consider themselves 'middle-class', says ICE survey

The so-called middle class, which is actually India's richest 20% of households, accounts for 36% of consumption expenditure...

A substantial share of the population is still at skill Levels 1 and 2 (86%), and is therefore earning comparatively much lower than those with skill Levels 3 and 4...

By applying the ISCO-08 concepts to the ICE360° Survey, and classifying skill levels, we can better understand the connection between earnings and quality of labour force...

Digital payments form the bedrock of deeper financial integration for micro-enterprises, which constitutes 99% of India's approximately 60 million-strong micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...

A majority of Rich India considers itself to be middle class; a third of those actually in the middle of income distribution pyramid consider themselves to be poor...

40% of indebted households in underdeveloped rural areas took loans for social obligations...

Just as non-cash shouldn't mandatorily be imposed, neither should cash. Why has this not figured on a reform agenda between 2004 and 2014, or much earlier?...

This is the season for quoting, and misquoting, Keynes. "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?" This is attributed to Keynes, though there is no actual evidence Keynes ever said, or wrote, this...

The discussion on the fall in employment after the November 8 demonetisation relies on anecdotal evidence. It is not backed by data...

The socio-economic status of female-headed households is falling; they present a genuine case for affirmative action by state and central governments for improving their well-being...

For A Bindiyan Workforce. There is no denying that India's record on the gender equality front is nothing to be proud of...

Indian Prosperity depends on empowering its Labour Force. The goal of becoming a fully developed nation by year 2047 has been set by the government in no uncertain terms...

Mobility enabled by two-wheelers has a significant relationship with income inequalities...

During FY15, an average Indian household spent around Rs 6,400 annually on education, which is almost double the amount spent a decade ago. Over the last two decades, policy-makers...

As India strides into 2024, the employment landscape for its youth is undergoing significant transformation, driven by changing economic opportunities and social dynamics. The latest PRICE data reveals that the largest proportion of young people, 26.8% (11.3 Crore), are currently students, underscoring the emphasis on education and skill development. This significant percentage indicates that today's youth are investing heavily in their future prospects, aiming for better employment opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market...

India must bridge its educational divide to lay a foundation for a truly developed, inclusive and resilient country by 2047....