Introduction The evolving trade relationship between India and the United States has entered a new phase with the announcement of an interim trade framework. Rather than a full-fledged Free Trade Agreement, this arrangement acts as a bridge toward a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aiming to resolve long-standing tariff disputes, improve market access, and strengthen…
Introduction Over the last three decades, India has emerged as a global hub for information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services. Cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, Noida, and Mumbai have become prominent centers of software development, business process outsourcing, fintech innovation, and digital startups. This transformation has significantly altered India’s urban economy and…
Introduction Over the past decade, India has witnessed a rapid transformation in the nature of work driven by digital platforms, mobile connectivity, and evolving labor markets. One of the most significant outcomes of this transformation has been the emergence of the gig economy—an employment model characterized by short-term contracts, freelance assignments, and task-based work mediated…