Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Andhra Pradesh Approves Longer Workdays, Night Shifts to Boost Industry
The Andhra Pradesh government is changing the rules about how long people can work in factories and other businesses.
They're letting people work up to 10 hours a day, instead of 9, to attract businesses.
Also, women can now work at night, but with special safety measures.
The government hopes this will make it easier to do business in the state.
Some people think it's a good idea, but others, like some factory owners, worry it could hurt workers and productivity.
Andhra Pradesh government approved amendments to labor laws.
Daily working hours can extend to 10 from 9 for private employees.
Women can work night shifts with safety measures.
Overtime hours can increase up to 144 in a quarter.
Industrialists have differing views on the changes.
- Who
- The Naidu government and private employees.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh government amended labor laws, extending work hours and allowing night shifts for women.
- When
- The amendments were approved by the Naidu cabinet.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To attract new industries and investments and ease doing business.
Industrialists
Government
Effect on Productivity
Industrialists
Longer hours may decrease worker productivity in manufacturing.
Government
Easing regulations is beneficial to sectors like marketing, sales, small businesses, and those under the Shops and Establishments Act.
- Bill Name
- Andhra Pradesh Factories Act Amendment Bill, 2025
- Maximum Daily Work Hours
- 10 hours
- Maximum Overtime Hours (Quarterly)
- 144
- Women in Night Shifts
- Allowed with safeguards
