New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey 2024-25 argues that working hour regulations are preventing manufacturers from meeting demand surges and participating in global markets.

The observation comes at a time when India Inc. is not only getting its employees back to the office, but also asking them to put in additional work hours.

"...there are instances where labour regulations designed to protect workers' rights perhaps inadvertently hinder the growth of firms, especially small and medium enterprises, by restricting their ability to expand operations when needed compared to global peers. In doing so, it dampens employment generation as well", noted the Economic Survey released on Friday.

The survey points to Section 51 of the Fact...