India Unemployment Rate Hits Six-Month High of 5.2 Percent in April 2026 as Rural Joblessness Rises While Urban Employment Shows Marginal Improvement
India’s unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above rose to 5.2 percent in April 2026, a six-month high, according to the latest PLFS data. Rural unemployment increased to 4.6 percent while urban joblessness eased marginally to 6.6 percent from 6.8 percent in March.
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