Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8% in Dec on back of urban joblessness’ increase – The Times of India

Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8% in Dec on back of urban joblessness’ increase – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group inched up marginally in Dec while the labour force participation rate (LFPR) maintained an upward momentum, the periodic labour force survey monthly showed ThursdayThe overall joblessness rate was estimated 4.8% in Dec compared to 4.7% in Nov. The survey results showed…

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Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August; rural, male categories drive fall – The Times of India

Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August; rural, male categories drive fall – The Times of India

India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above eased to 5.1 per cent in August 2025, marking a second consecutive month of decline, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.The rate had stood at 5.2 per cent in July…

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