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Back to EpisodesThe uncertain fates of India’s inter-state migration
Episode 606
Published 8 hours ago
Description
In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:
1. The uncertain future of India's migrant workers
We’ll cover:
- Why workers migrate from poorer states to India's economic hubs.
- How migration affects families, remittances and local economies.
- The challenges migrant workers face in housing, employment and social security.
2. How AI is changing India's IT industry
We’ll cover:
- How AI and rising competition are putting pressure on IT services pricing.
- Why clients are demanding lower costs and more flexible AI models.
- How Indian IT companies are shifting towards fixed-price and outcome-based contracts.
Audio Timestamps
00:04 Intro
00:30 The cost of migration
14:00 Is AI squeezing IT profits?
22:24 Tidbits
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