‘Indians working less post Covid, real earnings flat’
TNN / Apr 20, 2026, 13:09 (IST)
Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women's increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment.