Employment Stability Shines As India’s February Unemployment Falls Below Projections to 4.9%

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: March 16, 2026 16:54

India’s unemployment rate stood at 4.9 percent in February, according to government data, slightly below the Reuters poll estimate of 5.1 percent. The figure reflects resilience in the labor market despite global economic headwinds, offering cautious optimism for policymakers and businesses tracking employment trends.

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