BusinessPhoto: Business StandardUnemployment Rate Falls to 5.1% in July-September: Govt Survey
The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above decreased slightly to 5.1% in July-September, down from 5.2% a year ago, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The rate also improved from 5.4% in April-June 2026. Rural unemployment dropped to 4.3%, while urban unemployment remained stable at 6.8%. The survey covered 555,593 individuals nationwide.
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