BTS | The Great Reset: Are India’s Labour Codes Well Begun But Half Done?

In this behind-the-scenes look at BT Magazine’s latest issue, we unpack two of the most consequential business stories shaping India today. The cover story, “The Great Reset: India’s Labour Codes”, examines whether the long-awaited consolidation of 29 labour laws into four unified Codes will truly improve ease of doing business while safeguarding workers’ rights. With promises of reduced compliance, universal social security and a modern regulatory framework, the reforms are well begun—but with states yet to finalise rules and digital systems still evolving, questions remain over their real impact on jobs and investment. The issue also tracks IndiGo’s mounting turbulence, as pilot rest rules trigger flight disruptions, expose staffing challenges and raise concerns over fares, regulation and oversight. From labour reform to aviation chaos, this edition captures an economy in transition—and the tough choices that lie ahead.