India’s labour market improved in July 2026, with overall labour force participation rising to 55.4% and unemployment falling to 5.1%, driven largely by rural India. Female labour force participation also jumped sharply, but urban female unemployment rose to 8.8%, highlighting a mixed jobs picture.
​India’s labour market improved in July 2026, with overall labour force participation rising to 55.4% and unemployment falling to 5.1%, driven largely by rural India. Female labour force participation also jumped sharply, but urban female unemployment rose to 8.8%, highlighting a mixed jobs picture. by Soban News (international And National News)