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Unemployment rate dips to 6.4% in September quarter: Survey
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Unemployment rate dips to 6.4% in September quarter: Survey

The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to 6.4 per cent in the July-September quarter, according to the…

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The unemployment rate for men stood at 5.7%, against 8.4% for women. (Representative file photo)
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Little change in India’s unemployment rate in urban areas: PLFS data

India’s unemployment rate in urban areas during July-Sept 2024 stood at 6.4%, compared to 6.6% in the same period last year, according to the government’s…

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indian startups: Manufacturing’s ‘Be Your Boss’ moment: About 48% of workers in the sector are self-employed

Nearly half the employees in the manufacturing sector are self-employed, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of India’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Latest data from the government’s Periodic…

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Mapping economic data: From macro to micro, official statistics coverage set for a deeper dive soon

NEW DELHI: It may soon be possible to ascertain the employment and inflation levels or size of the economy or factory output of any district…

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nso: Unemployment declines further to 6.8% in Q4 FY23: PLFS
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nso: Unemployment declines further to 6.8% in Q4 FY23: PLFS

A better than expected economic activity in the fourth quarter and a strong services sector-led growth contributed to urban unemployment declining further to 6.8% from…

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