{
  "id": 4606761,
  "title": "India’s talent edge can turn global crisis to gain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/indias-talent-edge-can-turn-global-crisis-to-gain",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:04:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/india-skilled-workers-abroad-labour-mobility-overseas-jobs-remittances-global-workforce-shortage-economic-opportunity/articleshow/133643674.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India is actively forging partnerships with numerous nations to enable its skilled workers to find employment abroad, potentially generating billions of dollars in remittances for the country. As aging populations and dwindling workforces across the globe lead to labor shortages, India's vast talent pool is increasingly sought after. However, unlocking this potential requires establishing well-structured and compliant migration channels that connect Indian workers with suitable jobs overseas while ensuring they receive proper support and protections.\n\nExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that India has signed 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements (MMPAs) or their equivalents with 26 countries and that discussions with additional nations are underway. In recent years, India has leveraged mobility pacts to strengthen economic relations and generate more opportunities for its workers in foreign markets, complementing its broader initiatives to expand Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and deepen ties with major global economies.\n\nRecent examples include India's mobility pact with the European Union in 2026, which allows for seamless movement of Indian students, workers, and professionals across the EU's 27 member states. Similarly, New Zealand has introduced new pathways for Indian students and workers, enabling students to work 20 hours a week and STEM graduates to obtain three- or four-year post-study work visas. India and Russia also recently signed an Agreement on Temporary Labour Activity, while both nations emphasized cooperation on manpower exchange, vocational training, and youth employment.\n\nIndia is actively pursuing these initiatives to address the growing global demand for skilled workers. Demographic aging and shrinking labor forces in advanced economies are driving increased labor demand, while countries struggle to find workers with the necessary skills. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report emphasizes that nearly 40% of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, underscoring the urgency of this transformation.\n\nWith more than 105 lakh job vacancies in Europe, 72 lakh in the US, and nearly 27 lakh in the GCC region, India's talent can fill significant gaps across various sectors. Germany, for instance, requires around 300,000 skilled foreign workers annually, with over 260,000 positions currently unfilled in shortage sectors. In healthcare, IT, and engineering, India's workers can play a crucial role in addressing these labor shortages.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "MSCI rebalancing threatens to turn 'messy' in India's new closing auction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/msci-rebalancing-threatens-to-turn-messy-in-indias-new-closing-auction",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:05:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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