skill development
E-commerce & Marketplaces

Flipkart’s Supply Chain Academy Crosses 6,400 Certifications

Ecommerce giant strengthens India’s digital economy with hands-on training, grassroots engagement, and inclusive skilling initiatives   Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has shared significant milestones under its Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA), reinforcing its mission to build future-ready talent and strengthen the digital economy. According to the company’s official statement, since launch, over 6,400 learners […]

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India's Booming Economy Demands Skilled Blue-Collar Workforce
National News People

India’s Booming Economy Demands Skilled Blue-Collar Workforce

Blue-collar workers, comprising over 80 per cent of India‘s non-agricultural workforce, play a pivotal role in driving and sustaining the country’s economy across diverse sectors. McKinsey & Company forecasts that by 2030, 70 per cent of the 90 million new jobs anticipated in India will fall under the category of blue-collar roles. These positions constitute […]

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Britannia Marie Gold Introduces HerStore: A Digital Marketplace For Women Entrepreneurs
Brands News

Britannia Marie Gold Introduces HerStore: A Digital Marketplace For Women Entrepreneurs

Britannia Marie Gold on Thursday introduced HerStore, a unique digital ecosystem for women entrepreneurs. HerStore is designed to give a platform to all women entrepreneurs in India for constant support in their journey. The tagline “Saath Judo, Saath Udo” captures the essence of the brand’s commitment to cultivating a supportive digital ecosystem where women entrepreneurs […]

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Breaking Barriers: Companies Take Initiative To Close Gender Pay Gap, Empower Women
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Breaking Barriers: Companies Take Initiative To Close Gender Pay Gap, Empower Women

The perceived gender pay gap at a pan-India level was 23 per cent among salaried women, while felt gender bias was at 16 per cent.  In the effort of gender equality, the workplace plays a crucial part in breaking down barriers to professional growth and equality. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is necessary […]

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Exporters Seek Relief From 45-Day Payment Rule, Cite Business Impact
Companies Export Feature News

Small Business, Big Impact: Harnessing MSMEs, Exports For India’s GDP Growth

India will have to leverage its sizable home market to become more competitive and scale up production to enjoy the benefits of scale economies Promoting the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhancing skills to build future workforce and larger exports, focussing on high-end manufacturing, taking digital India to the next level and promoting cleaner […]

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India's Retail Market To See Steady Growth In 2024: CBRE Report
Feature National News Retail

Interim Budget 2024: India’s Retail Sector Eyes Transformative Boost

As India’s consumer industry stands at the cusp of a monumental transformation, with projections indicating it will become the world’s third-largest market by 2027, leaders in the retail sector are keenly awaiting the Interim Union Budget for FY 24-25 At the precipice of a significant shift in India’s consumer industry, poised to secure its position […]

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