India, Nov. 24 -- India has rolled out a sweeping revamp of its labour framework, bringing 29 separate laws under four streamlined Labour Codes. The reforms, covering various factors, from wages, industrial relations, to social security, and workplace safety, aim to provide protection to workers and create a more stable environment for both employees and employers.

From gig workers and fixed-term staff to plantation labourers and IT employees, the changes are set to touch nearly every segment of the workforce.

Based on the Ministry of Labour and Employment's latest press statement, here are the major highlights of India's new labour laws:

With social-security coverage rising from 19 per cent in 2015 to over 64 per cent in 2025, the gov...