Haryana has increased minimum wages by 35% for unskilled workers following factory protests and work boycotts driven by higher living costs, surging food prices, and disrupted gas supplies. The government says the move will ease pressure on labourers, but industry expects it to raise operating costs for India’s auto sector.
Noida factory workers’ unrest is being driven by a less visible kind of inflation: daily essentials have steadily outpaced wage growth. As costs for education and healthcare rise faster than pay, many households lose purchasing power, breeding frustration and resentment. Analysts say tackling these structural gaps is key to keeping growth inclusive and social stability intact.
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