India Inc may witness 9% salary rise in 2026: Report

New Delhi: India Inc is projected to post 9% salary growth in 2026, with auto and high tech (product and consulting) leading the trend, according to global HR consulting firm, Mercer India.Salary increases this year were largely in the high single-digit range, aligned with a moderating economic environment.From a global perspective, India continues to stand…

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India-Oman trade deal: How the CEPA will anchor India’s expanding Gulf strategy; strengthen strategic and investment footprint

India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, a move that will deepen economic ties and anchor India’s expanding trade and strategic footprint in the Gulf, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The agreement, to be inked in Muscat during Prime Minister Narendra…

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NPS exit overhaul: PFRDA eases withdrawal norms for private subscribers; exit age raised to 85 – top thing to know

India’s pension regulator has relaxed exit and withdrawal norms under the National Pension System (NPS), giving non-government subscribers greater flexibility over their retirement savings and extending the investment horizon to age 85, PTI reported.Under the revised rules, non-government NPS subscribers will now be allowed to withdraw up to 80% of their accumulated pension wealth at…

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Visa reform: Govt streamlines e-visa process for foreign professionals needed by Indian firms; DPIIT launches digital module

The government on Wednesday said it has simplified and streamlined the visa process for Indian companies seeking to bring in foreign professionals, including engineers and technical experts, whose services are required for production-related activities such as machine installation, quality checks, training and plant design.The move is expected to benefit domestic firms that import machinery from…

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US Social Security alarm: Trump administration may force 39 states for repayment to foster kids — Check reasons

NEW DELHI: The US administration for children and families (ACF) under the department of health and human services wrote to the governors of 39 states, calling on them to safeguard Social Security benefits meant for children in foster care. In letters sent on Thursday, the ACF flagged concerns alleging that state child welfare agencies are…

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