Rising tariffs, stagnant productivity, and AI disruptions demand a Commission for Productivity and Employment Growth

By T Muralidharan

India faces a decisive economic moment. Rising tariffs and global protectionism, triggered by the Trump era and beyond, are reshaping global trade. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of work, challenging the advantage of having the world’s largest workforce. India can no longer rely solely on cheap labour or domestic consumption to remain competitive. The only sustainable path is through productivity-led growth, paired with the creation of new employment opportunities.

This is why India urgently needs a Commission for Productivity and Employment Growth (PEG). Such a commission should be statutory and independent, with a mandate n

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