Reports IndicesFriday, 17 April 2026·The Hindu
India's Unemployment Rate Rises to Five-Month High of 5.1%
India's overall unemployment rate rose to a five-month high of 5.1% in March 2026, driven by higher urban joblessness; youth unemployment was notably higher.
Key highlights
- Overall unemployment: 5.1% (March 2026); urban 6.8%.
- Youth unemployment notably elevated.
- Based on the Periodic Labour Force Survey data.