India has notified four new labour codes, replacing a plethora of existing laws to simplify compliance, improve ease of doing business, and expand worker protections. But trade unions warn that the changes prioritise corporate interests over worker rights and could weaken job security.
Shruti Mahajan
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM IST
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India’s Labour Codes offer scalability and ease for large enterprises, but MSMEs may struggle with rising costs and unfamiliar compliance burdens unless implementation is carefully supported.
Sharmila Kantha
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM IST