
India’s Unemployment Fell to 5.1% in July. The Urban Story Is More Complicated.
India’s July 2026 unemployment rate fell to 5.1%, but urban unemployment edged higher. CPC breaks down what PLFS actually shows.
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India’s July 2026 unemployment rate fell to 5.1%, but urban unemployment edged higher. CPC breaks down what PLFS actually shows.

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