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Urban Jobs Are the Weak Link in India’s Otherwise Stable Labour Story

India’s unemployment rate remains below 5%, but December data shows a fragile urban labour market, with youth and women bearing the brunt despite rising participation rates.

​Akshi Chawla

January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM IST

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Festive Season Fails to Spur Jobs Market, Urban Unemployment Rises

National unemployment was unchanged at 5.2% in October, LFPR barely moved, and urban women and young workers continued to face the toughest tests in the job market.

​Akshi Chawla

November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM IST

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India’s Job Market Stalls as Unemployment Creeps Up Again

After two months of mild improvement, India’s unemployment rate edged up in September, widening the gender gap and exposing the fragility of recent gains.

​Akshi Chawla

October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM IST

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India’s Households Signal Fragile Revival, Rural Tilt

Disinflation and policy support have created space, but without robust income growth the festive-season boost may fall short.

Dhananjay Sinha

September 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM IST

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Growth Without Jobs, Wealth Without Equity: India Needs a Bold Course Correction

India’s economy is expanding, yet jobs are scarce and inequality deepens. Without a bold reset, growth risks leaving too many behind.

Arvind Mayaram

August 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM IST

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India’s Consumption Story Rings Hollow Amid Income Fragility

Headline growth masks an unsettling truth: weak income growth is eroding the base of India’s consumption pyramid, raising questions on sustainability.

Dhananjay Sinha

April 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM IST

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