3/ This isn't just an economic tale but a societal one. How does the balance of productivity and worker welfare play out in one of India's biggest industries? Stay tuned for more insights from my work! 📈🚙

2/ My findings reveal how companies in the sector leverage considerable market power to keep labor costs low, boosting profits by reducing wages for blue-collar workers and favoring contractor agreements. It’s a story of progress, but with serious costs for those on the ground.🤔

1/ In this work, I dive into the rapid, exponential growth of #India's automotive sector over two decades. This boom has come with its own dynamics, particularly how car-makers’ market power impacts workers, especially contractors.