PLFS: Urban unemployment rises to 18.8%, women's share in agriculture sector decreases; survey data

According to the survey, the unemployment rate among people aged 15-29 increased from 15 percent in May to 15. 3 percent. Meanwhile, the rate among women in this age group rose to 17. 4 percent from 16. 3 percent in May, encompassing both rural and urban areas. The unemployment rate among men aged 15- 29 increased slightly from 14. 5 percent to 14. 7 percent. The survey also showed that the labor force participation rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 and above declined to 54. 2 percent in June from 54. 8 percent in May. In rural areas, the LFPR was 50.4. 1 percent, while in cities it was 50. 4 percent.

The number of fixed- term, or temporary, jobs based on work has increased across the country. The number of employees in this category grew by 9. 9.7 percent during the last fiscal year, 2024-25. According to a report by the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), the industry added 1.39, 000 new temporary workers in 2024-25 despite cautious sentiment amid global tensions and trade conflicts. Federation Vice President Manmeet Singh stated that the information technology sector experienced a 2. 3 percent growth in recruitment during the fourth quarter of 2024-25.