India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in May
- Posted on June 15, 2026
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India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in May
India's unemployment rate saw an increase in May, reaching 5.5%. This marks a rise from April's 5.2%. Government data indicates a slight uptick in joblessness. Both the Labour Force Participation Rate and Worker Population Ratio moderated. This suggests a softening of labour market conditions. Employment opportunities contracted, leading to more unemployed individuals within the labour force.
