Budget 2023: Urban unemployment in India at four-year low

Feb 01, 2023

In June 2019, the urban unemployment rate was at 8.9 per cent, which peaked at 20.9 per cent during the COVID period, and has...

Unemployment declining in rural and urban areas: Union minister in LS

Dec 15, 2022

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data has indicated that unemployment rate is on decline in the country, Minister of State for Labour and...

India's urban unemployment rate drops to lowest level in 4 years

Sep 01, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 1 : India's urban unemployment rate fell to 7.6 per cent in April-June 2022 quarter, the lowest in four years,...

Urban youth unemployment in India declines, remains below global average: SBI Research

May 08, 2026

Urban youth unemployment in India has shown a steady decline over the last few years and remains significantly lower than the global average, according...

India's labour force participation slips marginally in April as urban unemployment eases

May 15, 2026

India's overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above showed a slight softening in April 2026, edging down to...

Urban unemployment eases to a one-year low, labour market shows signs of seasonal softening

Jun 15, 2026

Labour market conditions are likely to remain under watch as seasonal factors weigh on hiring momentum, even as urban unemployment slipped to its lowest...