Understanding Labour Markets in India using Alternative Data

Traditional labour market data is among the widely used gauges for economic activity, but has several limitations, such as poor timeliness, low frequency, lack of transparency and availability. For countries such as India, where the official labour market data is available only on quarterly basis and released with large lags, alternative employment indicators have become a pre-requisite to gauge the current momentum of the economy.

Join our Global Research Economist Rohini Sanyal to understand how alternative data on employment can serve as a leading indicator of labour market conditions, and consequently, the overall economy.