Several landmark policies will fundamentally alter India’s socio-economic landscape. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to trigger a significant salary reset for millions of central government employees. Simultaneously, the VB-GRAM Act officially replaces MGNREGA, transitioning rural labor to a digital, skill-based credit system. Other changes include weekly credit score updates for bank customers and the commencement of full duty-free access for Indian exports to Australia under the ECTA agreement.
