22/04/2023
Large global manufacturers have long nudged India’s state governments to tweak archaic labour laws that drag down productivity. Now, ambitious plans by multinationals such as Apple Inc. to scale up their Indian operations may prompt several states to amend such laws, a government official said, following recent relaxations by Karnataka in this respect.
States, including Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, are likely to amend labour policies by allowing flexibilities such as 12-hour shifts and night-time work shifts for women, the official said on the condition of anonymity.
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