According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, four labour codes were notified on November 21, 2025. The government expects the supporting rules to come into force in the coming months. These reforms aim to simplify labour regulations, expand formal job creation, and improve workplace protections.

The survey stresses that labour code implementation will also enhance security for women and gig workers. It underlines the need for social security coverage, better working conditions, and clear legal protections for workers in emerging employment models. As the nature of work evolves, policies must adapt to new realities.

Economic Survey 2025-26 further calls for dynamic labour policies and flexible regulatory frameworks. Such measures, it says, will help balance employment expansion with worker welfare. The survey argues that responsive regulation can promote productivity while safeguarding worker rights.

By linking labour reforms with economic growth, the survey positions labour codes as a foundation for inclusive development. Policymakers, employers, and States now face the task of ensuring timely and effective execution to realise these benefits across sectors.

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Cognizant’s AI Technology Center to Drive Growth

Cognizant received 22.19 acres in Kapuluppada to establish a large-scale AI Technology Center with an investment of ₹1,600 crore. The company aims to create 8,000 jobs through this project. Although the full-fledged campus will be ready by 2029, Cognizant will immediately begin operations from the Mahati building on Rushikonda Hill-2. This early start is expected to accelerate the region’s growth momentum.

Additional AI Investments Strengthen Hill-2

Alongside Cognizant, Sritek Tammin will also build an AI Technology Center on Hill-2. The company plans to generate 2,000 jobs, which further enhances Visakhapatnam’s potential as an emerging AI destination.

Sattva Developers to Build Major IT and Data Center Campus

Furthermore, in IT Park Hill-4, Bengaluru-based Sattva Developers will set up the Vantage Vizag Campus, which includes IT space and a modern data center. The government allocated 30 acres to the firm, and it plans to invest ₹1,500 crore to create 25,000 jobs. This project stands out as one of the largest private investments in the region, and it is expected to significantly elevate Visakhapatnam’s IT infrastructure.

Multiple Companies Begin Construction in Kapuluppada

Meanwhile, several other companies—including Imaginotive, Fluentgrid, Motherson Technologies, and Quarks Technosoft—will begin construction of their permanent campuses in the Kapuluppada IT Park. Together, these investments will strengthen Visakhapatnam’s global IT presence and boost the local economy. Officials believe the combined projects will launch a new era of employment and economic expansion for the city.

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Many North Indians are also choosing Hyderabad as their new home. They are finding good opportunities in software and construction sectors. Skilled professionals are expanding their careers here. This growing diversity is adding to the city’s social and economic strength.

Hyderabad has now received a rare global honour. The city has been ranked among the world’s top 100 best cities. In the 2026 World Best Cities Report, Hyderabad secured the 82nd position. This ranking reflects the city’s modern lifestyle, solid growth, and improved facilities.

Other Indian cities also ranked in the report. Bengaluru achieved 29th place, Mumbai stood at 40th, and Delhi reached the 54th position. Hyderabad earned its place mainly due to its IT services and overall liveability. These strong indicators helped the city gain international recognition.

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The Plastindia 2026, themed “Bharat Next”, will be held from February 5–10, 2026, at Pragati Maidan. It will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors and attract around six lakh visitors from 80 countries. The organisers believe the event will highlight how innovation and technology can make plastic cleaner and more valuable.

Chairman Alok Tibrewala said the exhibition will feature three flagship initiatives — Zero Waste, Startup Search (in partnership with IIM), and Invest India. These projects aim to promote recycling, entrepreneurship, and investment worth Rs 1 lakh crore in plastic processing.

Ravish Kamath, President of the Plastindia Foundation, said India currently uses over 40 million tonnes of plastic every year, creating jobs for over 50 lakh people. With better waste management and technology, exports could double in three years.

The Badnaam Plastic Delhi Plastindia event also promotes environmental awareness through innovation. The Zero Waste initiative aims to make Plastindia 2026 the first global exhibition where no waste goes to landfills. This campaign reflects India’s goal to combine industrial growth with environmental care.

Plastindia Foundation encourages students, entrepreneurs, and investors to join and explore sustainable opportunities in this rapidly growing industry. Visitors can also expect live demonstrations of recycling machines, eco-friendly packaging, and circular economy models.

By focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, Badnaam Plastic Delhi Plastindia hopes to rebuild the image of plastics as a material that supports both progress and the planet.

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Cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Surat, Nagpur, and Chandigarh led the surge, driven by expansion in e-commerce warehousing, logistics, retail, and rising festive season demand.

Overall, India’s total hiring increased 17% annually and 4% month-on-month, highlighting a resilient job market beyond metro regions. Anupama Bhimrajka, Vice President of Marketing at Foundit, said the shift shows the growing strength of smaller cities as sustainable talent hubs.

While metros continue to record steady growth–about 14% year-on-year–the hiring landscape is clearly becoming more decentralized. Sectors like sales, marketing, customer support, and creative media are driving this momentum.

Experts say the trend marks a long-term transformation, as companies increasingly tap into regional talent pools, offering professionals more opportunities closer to home with lower living costs and better work-life balance.

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