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Unemployment rate up a tad to 4.8% in December

India's unemployment rate saw a slight increase in December, reaching 4.8 percent from 4.7 percent in November. This rise was driven by joblessness in urban areas, while rural unemployment remained steady. The overall jobless rate for men and women also edged up. Youth unemployment experienced a small increase.

16 Jan 2026 12:23 am