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    Jobs, an informal reference to the employment or occupation of individuals, is a key metric to assess the health of an economy. The demand for jobs cuts across both rural and urban regions. In the latter, the jobs that are in demand are a mix of white and blue-collar jobs, whereas, the countryside offers jobs that are mostly related to farm labour. The demand for jobs also reflects the prevalent rate of unemployment in a country. A high unemployment rate reflects an increased demand for jobs. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate dropped to 6.57 percent in January 2022. This was the lowest since March 2021. The highest unemployment rate was recorded in Haryana, at 23.4 percent, as per the CMIE data for January, followed by 18.9 percent in Rajasthan. The lowest for the month was recorded in Telangana, at 0.7 percent. The lack of jobs, however, is not entirely encapsulated by the prevalent unemployment rate. The issue of underemployment also exists in an array of economies, where the highly educated individuals fail to secure jobs as per their calibre. By lack of jobs, the youth also refer to the lack of employment opportunities as per their calibre or in accordance to their wage expectations. More

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    • Praxair India to invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

      Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil also held talks with UK High Commissioner on setting up a ‘UK Tech City’ in KWIN City

    • Atomic energy bill likely in Winter Session, but changes to nuclear liability law may have to wait

      The Atomic Energy Bill sets the groundwork for wider participation and faster project execution in the nuclear sector. Yet, amendments to the liability regime—crucial for investor confidence—are expected to slip beyond the Winter Session of the Parliament.

    • Education alone is insufficient without jobs, says Infosys' Sumit Virmani

      India’s next wave of social innovators must focus on turning education and training into tangible employment outcomes, Virmani has said

    • Rajasthan, Punjab rely most on informal regular work; workers set to benefit from labour-code rollout

      PLFS data shows Rajasthan and Punjab have among the highest levels of informality, with over three-fourths of regular workers lacking written contracts

    • Employee claims boss fired her over 3 sick leaves, insulted her on WhatsApp group

      Screenshots uploaded by the employee show the team leader writing: 'I can’t imagine how shameless and selfish people I have in my team… pathetic.' He also accused her of 'ghosting' for missing his call after midnight.

    • 'I quit JPMorgan and took a 70% pay cut': Gurgaon co-founder says job felt 'robotic'

      Co-founder of a fintech startup, Meet Semlani, said that for him success is no longer about titles or paychecks. 'If I’m waking up and going to sleep smiling, I think I’m good,' he said.

    • India mulls wider Swadeshi manufacturing policy to cut import dependence amid FY27 Budget preparations

      More labour-intensive sectors may be added as India looks to expand the scope of its manufacturing policy beyond the existing clusters.

    • Bengaluru founder responds to job applicant who asked him to 'take a chill pill': 'Whoever filled this...'

      When asked if he would consider hiring the applicant, Paras Chopra, founder of AI lab Lossfunk, said there was 'no way to contact the person'.

    • OPINION | New Bihar government must prioritise NITI Aayog’s service sector job plan

      NITI Aayog’s recommendations mirror the economic realities of the state and what is easily doable. The federal think tank’s suggestions focus on skill development, digital inclusion, and expanding job opportunities

    • Govt working to boost investment in India, boost FDI and FII: Piyush Goyal

      Goyal says “good news” on an India–US trade deal will come once the agreement is fair and balanced, saying ties remain strong and strategic despite differing paces across issues.

    • Bihar’s stagnant exports and weak investment pipeline will deepen jobs challenge

      The state’s export share remains stuck at 0.5%, while FDI inflows rank among the lowest in India

    • Gig hiring jumps 25% this festive season as quick-commerce drives record job demand

      Early workforce planning, richer incentives, and stronger Tier-2 hiring helped e-commerce and logistics players manage record festive demand without major disruptions, staffing firms told Moneycontrol

    • Collins Aerospace inaugurates new manufacturing facility near Bengaluru airport, to create 2,000 jobs

      CM Siddaramaiah inaugurates the USD 25 million facility, which will create over 2,000 skilled jobs in R&D and advanced manufacturing.

    • Kirloskar to invest Rs 3,000 crore in Karnataka: Minister MB Patil

      Strap: Karnataka Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries MB Patil said that several firms including Wipro PARI, Atlas Copco, Bel-Rise Industries, Finolex, and Fluid Controls Limited have shown interest in investing in the state

    • India's nuclear ambitions set to bring a jobs boom, courses and training programmes planned after PMO intervention

      The PMO has taken stock of the talent shortage for India to realise its nuclear ambitions of 100 GW by 2047 and the government is likely to introduce new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in nuclear technology and engineering at central and state universities, IITs, and NITs.

    • Karnataka floats tender for Rs 135 crore Mangaluru tech park that’ll create 11,000 jobs

      Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS) has recently floated the tender for the project, which will follow a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model.

    • IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

      The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

    • Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

      While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

    • Toyota, Reliance Consumer Products among 13 companies to invest Rs 27,607 crore in Karnataka, creating 8,704 jobs

      The proposals were cleared at the 66th meeting of the State High-Level Clearance Committee which was chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah.

    • Woman quits banking after 14 years in JPMorgan caused burnout: 'I don't blame the bank alone'

      During her time at JPMorgan, Wilma Ramony de Souza worked long hours and travelled constantly. 'My six-year relationship ended because I rarely saw my boyfriend; I missed birthdays and Mother's Day,' she said.

    • Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

      Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

    • Google rejected Ragini Das in 2013. Now she heads its startup arm in India: 'Felt like destiny'

      Ragini Das said she accepted the job at Google after two months of conversations with their team. 'We’re on a mission to support thriving startups around the world,' she said.

    • Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

      The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.

    • OPINION | KRBL episode is a milestone in ensuring board accountability

      Independent director Anil Chaudhary’s resignation was extraordinary: it was accompanied by a detailed account of governance issues at the company. It stands out when seen in the backdrop of the poor record of Independent Directors in protecting stakeholder interest

    • Gig roles seen as career steps by workers, but employers stick to short-term hires: Report

      The survey, conducted between April and September 2025, reveals that two in three job seekers are actively pursuing full-time roles.

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