AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia Job Cuts: Qualcomm has begun phased layoffs across India, with about 1,000 roles at risk as the chipmaker restructures globally. Outsourcing & AI: Qantas plans to cut 850 Australian jobs and shift some corporate work to India under an Accenture deal, citing AI-driven changes—fueling union concerns over job losses. Jobs & Growth: India’s unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July–September, while the Stand-Up India scheme was extended to 2031, targeting 250,000 more women and SC/ST entrepreneurs with business loans. Skills & Partnerships: Odisha and Japan’s Tottori prefecture signed a pact covering skills and human-resource development, alongside startup and business cooperation. AI Talent: BCG ranks India a rising contender in AI, citing its skilled workforce as its key advantage.
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