The Indian government may soon introduce a social security plan for gig and platform workers, with the labour ministry developing a customised policy. The scheme aims to ensure fairness without cross-subsidization, potentially starting next financial year, and will establish both mandatory and voluntary benefits tied to work thresholds.
Asian equities fall as Samsung, SK Hynix weigh
A gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain
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