This week’s data highlights a shrinking informal job market in India, growing trade ties with Russia, surging mutual fund investments, and the potential for a GST cut to boost consumption. Plus, the food services sector is booming, and streaming platforms are embracing ads.
Despite economic growth, India lags behind in women’s labor force participation. This disparity, explained by supply and demand-side factors, has implications for the country’s economic development and women’s well-being. Addressing the issue requires creating quality employment opportunities and recognizing the value of women’s care work.
