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Blue-collar wages in India are rising at an annual rate of 5–6%, driven by strong demand for skilled talent across core industries and the growing adoption of performance-based incentives, according to Deloitte’s latest report released Thursday.The report, titled ‘Blue-Collar Workforce Trends 2025’, highlights a 10% increase in hiring intent for blue-collar roles in 2025, reflecting…

The government should ramp up efforts on programmes like the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT to promote greener urban development and strengthen ecological resilience, a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI) recommended.According to the report, these initiatives are crucial in managing India’s rapid urban growth while safeguarding the environment. It explained that…