Industrial Relations in India by Md. Shahabuddin Usmani is an academic book that examines the nature, development, and functioning of industrial relations in the Indian context. It provides an overview of the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, and the government, with emphasis on maintaining industrial peace, productivity, and harmonious workplace relations.

The book discusses important areas such as trade unionism, collective bargaining, workers’ participation in management, industrial disputes, grievance handling, industrial discipline, labour welfare, and dispute-settlement mechanisms. It also explores the role of labour legislation and government institutions in regulating employer–employee relations.

Written in an accessible and systematic manner, the book is useful for students, teachers, researchers, HR professionals, labour-management practitioners, and readers preparing for examinations in industrial relations, human resource management, labour welfare, and related subjects.

Overall, Industrial Relations in India offers a useful framework for understanding the challenges and practices of employer–employee relations in India and the various mechanisms used to promote cooperation, stability, and industrial harmony.