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City employment climbs 4.5% while rural jobs decline 4.7% in JulySeptember, highlighting shifts in Indias workforce

Indias unincorporated sector saw modest growth in Q2 of fiscal 2025-26, with establishments rising to 7.97 crore and employment reaching 128.6 million, driven largely by urban job gains. The manufacturing segment showed recovery, supported by migrant and casual workers. Analysts note that sustained growth will depend on labour absorption, digital adoption, and policies supporting skill development and enterprise expansion.