New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- The central government's recent integration of 29 laws into four streamlined Labour Codes, enabling an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers' interests, is expected to catalyse growth in India's export sector.

The Export-Oriented Industries (EOIs)- including textiles, garments, leather, electronics, gems & jewellery, pharmaceuticals, auto components and IT-enabled services- are critical contributors to India's employment and foreign exchange earnings.

Their competitiveness depends heavily on the ability to maintain a flexible, compliant, and skilled workforce while adhering to international labour standards.

The labour reform brings about a series of benefits for India's export...