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Unemployment Tracker

Urban Jobs Are the Weak Link in India’s Otherwise Stable Labour Story

India’s unemployment rate remains below 5%, but December data shows a fragile urban labour market, with youth and women bearing the brunt despite rising participation rates.

​Akshi Chawla

January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM IST

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Joblessness Hits Sub-5% after 8 Months; Youth and Urban Gender Gaps Persist

India’s unemployment dipped to a fiscal low in November, aided by rural hiring and women’s participation. Yet some divides remain.

​Akshi Chawla

December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM IST

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Festive Season Fails to Spur Jobs Market, Urban Unemployment Rises

National unemployment was unchanged at 5.2% in October, LFPR barely moved, and urban women and young workers continued to face the toughest tests in the job market.

​Akshi Chawla

November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM IST

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India’s Job Market Stalls as Unemployment Creeps Up Again

After two months of mild improvement, India’s unemployment rate edged up in September, widening the gender gap and exposing the fragility of recent gains.

​Akshi Chawla

October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM IST

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India’s Easing Joblessness Masks a Deeper Gender Divide in Employment

Unemployment eased in August, but the gains bypassed women and the young. Beneath the PLFS headline figures lies a troubling labour market fault line.

​Akshi Chawla

September 16, 2025 at 5:17 AM IST

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