India, Nov. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Wage Reforms
Employment Flexibility & Workforce Management
Simplified Compliance & Ease of Doing Business
Social Security & Worker Protection
Occupational Safety, Health & Welfare
Women's Workforce Participation
Contract Labour & Migrant Worker Management
Wage Reforms & Income Protection
Gender Equality & Women's Workforce Participation
Employment Formalisation & Job Security
Social Security, Health & Worker Welfare
Working Conditions, Hours & Leave
Industrial Harmony & Worker Representation
Labour Reforms for a Stronger Export Sector
India's export performance reflects a sustained push for innovation and deeper global integration. The Export-Oriented Industries (EOIs)- including textiles, garments, leather, electronics, gems & jewellery, pharmaceuticals, auto components and IT-enabled services- are critical contributors to India's employment and foreign exchange earnings. Their competitiveness depends heavily on the ability to maintain a flexible, compliant, and skilled workforce while adhering to international labour standards. In order to catalyse the growth momentum of the sector, the Government's recent integration of 29 laws into 4 streamlined Codes, enables an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers' interests.
Benefits for Export-Oriented Industries/ Employers
The Labour Reform brings about a series of benefits for India's export sector, especially simplifying compliance for employers and enabling improved workforce management.
Benefits for Export Sector Workers
With expanded social security, stronger protections and nationwide portability of entitlements, the Labour Reform places workers, especially women, youth, unorganised, gig and migrant workers, firmly at the centre of labour governance.
Conclusion
Each provision under the Labour Codes strengthens India's export ecosystem in a distinct yet interconnected way. For EOIs, the Codes offer the flexibility, simplification, and predictability needed to compete in dynamic global markets while meeting rising international compliance standards. For workers, these same reforms guarantee fair wages, social security, safety, equality, and opportunities for upskilling- enhancing both their welfare and dignity at work. Together, the Codes advance India toward a modern labour regime that balances ease of doing business with ease of living for workers, driving both economic growth and inclusive development across the export sector.
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