Azim Premji University's "State of Working India 2023" report emphasizes the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak and India's following economic downturn from 2018 to 2020 on the labor market. According to the report, self-employment has increased in the workforce throughout this time, with women being disproportionately impacted. The research also points out that even while India has increased the proportion of workers earning regular income, many women continue to be underrepresented in the labor field.

How has the gender wage gap changed in India since 2004?

In India, salaried women employees now make 76% of what their male counterparts do, up from 70% in 2004, which shows adecline in gender-based pay gaps.

What causes led to the transition in India's labor market toward self-employment?

It was determined that the Covid-19 epidemic in 2020–2021 and the economic recession from 2018–2020 were the main causes of the change in the labor market toward self-employment.

According to the research, how did the pandemic impact job creation in India?

The rate of adding regular pay employment has declined since 2019. The pandemic, which is defined as less steady or informal work, slowed the rate at which regular wage jobs were created, according to the research.

What issues does the report address with regard to women's employment in India?

The majority of Indian women, according to the report, continue to be underrepresented in the labor force as a result of supply- and demand-side issues. It implies that despite advancements, there is still little evidence of a link between economic growth and the establishment of high-quality jobs for women in India.