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India’s unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforce

India’s unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 5.1% in July 2026, from 5.5% in June 2026, as both labour…

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Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in May

India’s unemployment rate rose to an 11-month high of 5.5% in May from 5.2% in April, mainly due to an increase in the rural jobless…

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India’s new GDP series to dig deeper into district economies

India’s statistical system is preparing to significantly improve how economic output is measured at the district level, a move that could help policymakers identify regional…

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