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Posted on: 26 Feb, 08:51 PM

Is your living space making you sick?

India News: Discover how Sick Building Syndrome is affecting your health and productivity. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and solutions for a healthier living space. Read more on []. Key Points

Not just green, white & blue too: Budget proposal on increasing output of oilseeds, milk & aquaculture pro

The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) under Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) with an outlay of ₹29,610.25 crore till 2025-26. India's aquaculture exports in 2023-24 were flat, after having grown in double digits during the last decade. Industry players say that focus on increasing productivity at the farm level will help improve its global competitiveness by reducing cost of production. Key Points

Soft landing talk prompts 1990s flashbacks

A soft landing for the U.S. economy in 1995 was followed by a boom. Could it happen again? Key Points

Should 12-hour workdays be the norm as suggested by Narayana Murthy? Teamlease’s co-founder answers

“We are already talking about being the fifth largest, but India is 142nd worldwide in terms of per capita income. Nothing can be a bigger tragedy than that. So even if you become the largest GDP, if you are not changing the per capita income, you have done nothing in terms of improving productivity.” Key Points

Half a million job cuts could be just the start

Remote work didn't drive the productivity boom expected, generating short-term opportunities. White-collar job losses dominate, and automation trends pose a risk of a ‘recession’ for high-skilled jobs. Key Points

Bosses finally accept nobody wants to work on Fridays & companies are trying new tricks to bring workers b

Bosses are introducing new ways to combat the Friday lull, such as “Flow Fridays”, “Focus Fridays”, and “Flex Fridays”. productivity on Fridays has become more important due to declining engagement rates after the pandemic. Managers are trying to boost morale and productivity by giving employees breaks and meeting-free Fridays. Key Points

Pilot study aims at quantum jump in cotton output

The average productivity of Indian farmers is around 450 kg per hectare, with some states having a productivity of around 750 kg per hectare. However, this is still lower than 1,500-2,200 kg per hectare witnessed in countries like Brazil and Australia. Key Points

Indian IT employees forced to work 50 hours a week, data reveals

In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian IT, a rather disconcerting trend has come to light — employees are putting in longer hours than the industry norm, clocking in at an average of 45 to 50 hours per week. Here is what we know. Key Points

View: Half a million job cuts could be just the start

There have been more than 500,000 job cuts announced around the world since October, as tracked by Bloomberg, dominated by white-collar firms like Vimeo. What began with a wave of layoffs among high-profile Big Tech companies is spreading. Key Points

Vallabh Bhanshali on 4 factors that are leading to India’s premium positioning

India's sovereignty and solvency status are unprecedented, while self-confidence is continuing to grow. The average Indian's confidence that they can thrive in the country is developing but still needs improvement from centuries of self-doubt. Additionally, productivity in policymaking and implementing policies needs to increase. Bhanshali believes these factors, combined with market forces taking long-term views, make India a prime market. Key Points

Mastek MD on what’s driving IT resurgence & why AI’s not bad for all IT cos

“All the IT companies really have booked a large number of orders over even the last two or three quarters. Although the performance on the revenue was not high, the order booking performance was quite good and some of that will now get translated into the revenues in the coming quarters.” Key Points

Govt invites over 1,000 farmers to special prog on I-Day, to launch AI-powered pest mgmt system

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has invited over 1,000 farmers and their spouses to the National Capital for a two-day event coinciding with the 78th Independence Day celebrations. The beneficiaries of schemes like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and PM Fasal Bima Yojana will meet Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on August 15. During the event, Chouhan will launch the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), a digital tool using AI and machine learning to provide pest management advisories. The NPSS aims to minimize crop losses and enhance productivity with real-time data and advanced analytics. Key Points

Cos can't run sweat shops, force employees to work extra: Karnataka IT Minister on 70-hours suggestion

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed his stance on Narayana Murthy's recent statement regarding working hours. Kharge believes that companies should not be allowed to force individuals to work extra hours and emphasized that 'sweatshops' should not be tolerated. Instead of focusing on the number of hours worked, Kharge suggests assessing an individual's productivity. Key Points

70-hour work week: Shark Tank's Namita Thapar says when 'will we ever find time for family'

The debate was ignited by N. R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, who suggested that young people should work 70 hours a week to boost India's productivity. In a podcast conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, Murthy argued that India's work productivity is among the lowest in the world. Key Points

India aiming to achieve one-third of the global milk production by 2030: Official

NDDB aims to increase India's share in global milk production to one-third by 2030. Focus on breeding, nutrition, animal health, and animal productivity. Government of India and NDDB working together. NDDB forms joint venture in Assam. Working on increasing procurement and capacity of WAMUL, using renewable and solar energy sources. Emphasis on holistic development. Key Points

Company gets rid of all managers; Employees more productive now

Time Etc, a virtual assistant company, replaced its managers with coaches to boost productivity. Each coach mentors and offers close feedback to six employees and encourages them to maximise productivity by identifying how they work best. The company took this approach after a survey revealed that employee engagement has fallen to an all-time low. Since using this new system, employee engagement has improved, as has productivity and staff happiness. Key Points

Paisa vasool India Inc gets more productive in five years

From 6.15 million cumulative employees on the payroll of ET-500 companies at the end of FY19, the total number of employees rose to nearly 7.1 million at the end of FY23. While the cumulative revenues of ET-500 companies grew at a compound annual growth rate of 12.6% during these five years, the staff cost increased at a similar clip of 12.5%. Key Points

Narayana Murthy calls for 70-hour work week again. Is more work hours equivalent to increased productivity?

It was Narayana Murthy's parents who taught him that working hard was the only way to escape poverty. According to him, this is when one gets the most productivity from each hour. Key Points

As employees return to office, Corporate India wants them to bond

NatWest Group, Tech Mahindra, EY, and Capgemini are among the companies that have launched a host of initiatives, including frequent team catch-ups, in-person group sessions, 'fun at work' and sports events, and assigning 'buddies' to the new employees - all aimed at promoting cohesiveness at work and improving productivity. NatWest Group has so far organised more than 40 in-person group sessions for employees who joined during the pandemic. Key Points

Tips for designing a productive workspace with the perfect colour palette

Get ready to transform your workspace. From calming neutrals to energising pops of colour, find the palette that suits your work style and enhances efficiency. Key Points

Hindustan Times

ILO doesn't clock in to Narayan Murthy's 70-hour work week model

As per the ILO, the premise that long working hours result in high productivity is a myth. Working excessively long hours on a regular basis has been shown to reduce hourly productivity due to greater fatigue, according to Anoop Satpathy, wage specialist at ILO India. Key Points

Why Germany is launching a six-month trial of 4-day work week, from Feb 1

Germany is testing a four-day work week to determine if it can improve productivity while keeping employees healthier and happier. The program, involving 45 companies, aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in the labor market. The imbalance between supply and demand is causing tensions between employers and employees, with strikes and wage demands increasing. Key Points

Cabinet approves Rs 1,766-cr Clean Plant Programme to boost horticulture exports

The government approved a Rs 1,766 crore Clean Plant Programme aimed at improving the quality of planting material for horticultural crops. This initiative, overseen by the Union Agriculture Ministry, will address virus infections affecting crop productivity and quality. Nine institutions and 75 nurseries will implement the programme, aiming to enhance exports and farmers' income. Key Points

A play on increasing spending on agriculture productivity: 4 stocks from irrigation pumps and allied secto

When markets are correcting, one thing that gets ignored is the macro trend. Trends which will have a long-term positive impact on the bottomline of the companies of that sector. In the last few years, both due to policy push and changes in the underlying economic nature of the business, more money is being spent on increasing agricultural productivity. While there are many parts to that increase in productivity, right from fertilizer to agricultural equipment, the other element in that chain is the irrigation system or water supply system for crops. Right from solar power water pumps to micro irrigation. This sector has a number of players who are unorganized, that is probably the reason why listed players in this space were not able to capture the whole growth which has taken place in this sector. But that does not take away the fact that this is one part of the rural economy where the spending trends are clearly rising. Key Points

How India Inc is boosting productivity by using intelligent technologies

Assembly lines are becoming less dependent on humans-the shop floor foreman's holler is headed toward extinction. Instead, data and intelligent technologies have taken charge of factory machines, instructing them on tasks that need to be completed. Key Points

Cognizant to invest in ChatGPT-like AI tools after laying off 3500 employees

Cognizant CEO has confirmed that the company will start investing in generative AI. The news comes after company announced its plans to eliminate 3500 employees or one per cent of its workforce. Key Points

Nobel prize-winning economist believes ChatGPT could lead to 4-day work week, boost productivity

LSE Professor Christopher Pissarides said the labour market could adapt quickly enough to artificial intelligence-backed chatbots. It would boost productivity and lead to a four-day week. Key Points