PLFS July 2026: Unemployment falls to 5.1%, rural employment rises and female participation jumps; check 3 major trends

India’s labour market improved in July 2026, with overall labour force participation rising to 55.4% and unemployment falling to 5.1%, driven largely by rural India. Female labour force participation also jumped sharply, but urban female unemployment rose to 8.8%, highlighting a mixed jobs picture.
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