In 2022, India’s food security concerns have been addressed and will continue to receive the utmost priority from the government. Easing international commodity prices and new Kharif arrival are also set to dampen inflationary pressures in the coming months. Hiring by firms is likely to witness an improvement in upcoming quarters driven by a rebound in new business hiring as firms continue to benefit from the lifting of the COVID-19 restrictions and optimism engendered by the vigorous sales volumes experienced during the festive season