Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August
Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August
India's unemployment rate witnessed a decline for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.1% in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This decrease was broad-based, with improvements observed in rural and male categories. Simultaneously, the Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate for women showed positive trends, indicating increased participation in the workforce.
India's unemployment rate witnessed a decline for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.1% in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This decrease was broad-based, with improvements observed in rural and male categories. Simultaneously, the Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate for women showed positive trends, indicating increased participation in the workforce.
India's unemployment rate witnessed a decline for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.1% in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This decrease was broad-based, with improvements observed in rural and male categories. Simultaneously, the Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate for women showed positive trends, indicating increased participation in the workforce. 
