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Should women work? Edelweiss MF CEO asks as India's birth rate falls
Published 8 June 2026 ยท india
India's fertility rate has dropped below replacement level, prompting a new economic discussion. Radhika Gupta emphasizes that with fewer births, worker productivity, skills, and female
India's fertility rate has dropped below replacement level, prompting a new economic discussion. Radhika Gupta emphasizes that with fewer births, worker productivity, skills, and female workforce participation become crucial growth drivers. The challenge lies in making careers and family life sustainable together, requiring robust childcare and care infrastructure, akin to traditional economic development.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 10:34 AM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 12:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's fertility rate has dropped below replacement level, prompting a new economic discussion.
Radhika Gupta emphasizes that with fewer births, worker productivity, skills, and female workforce participation become crucial growth drivers.
The challenge lies in making careers and family life sustainable together, requiring robust childcare and care infrastructure, akin to traditional economic development.