11-August-2026
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Unemployment rate rises to 4-quarter high of 5.4% in Q1
11-Aug-2026

India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above rose to a four-quarter high of 5.4% in April-June 2026, with joblessness rising in both rural and urban areas, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday showed. The rise in unemployment was broad-based, with the highest rate of joblessness seen among young females, especially in urban areas.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/unemployment-rate-rises-to-4-quarter-high-of-5-4-in-q1/4314858/?ref=economy_hp