Economy🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 27, 2026

The India shock: exporting workers to the world - Financial Times

The India shock: exporting workers to the world - Financial Times
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India is experiencing a rapid surge in labor exports to global markets, signaling a fundamental shift in its economic model and workforce dynamics. This trend raises critical questions about domestic employment challenges and the structural pressures facing Asia's second-largest economy.

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