Nisha Rani

Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations

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Nisha Rani is a researcher focused on the intersection of automation, labor markets, and industrial development, with a particular emphasis on the garment sector in India. Her work critically examines how emerging technologies—such as robotic sewing systems and computer numeric control machines—are reshaping employment landscapes in labor-intensive industries. Rani’s most cited paper, “Automation and the Future of Garment Sector Jobs in India” (2020, 7 citations), provides a timely analysis of how innovations like the “Sewbot” threaten traditional garment jobs, raising urgent questions about technological displacement in developing economies. Her follow-up case study (2019, 2 citations) deepens this exploration, offering grounded insights into the localized impacts of automation. Though her citation counts are modest, Rani’s research is notable for its forward-looking perspective on a critical policy issue: the future of work in the Global South. Her contributions are especially valuable for students and scholars studying labor economics, technology adoption, and sustainable industrial policy, as she bridges technical innovation with social consequences in a sector that employs millions.