India’s jobs market: Participation up, unemployment down — but self-employment dominates, shows MER
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In the first five months of FY27, India’s labour force participation rose to a five‑month high while unemployment fell, driven mainly by self‑employment.
- Labour force participation reached a five‑month high.
- Unemployment eased in August.
- Self‑employment remains the dominant form of work.
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India’s jobs market: Participation up, unemployment down — but self-employment dominates, shows MER
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First reported by Business Today on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
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- Center (3): Business Today, Mint, Hindustan Times
Sources
- India’s jobs market: Participation up, unemployment down — but self-employment dominates, shows MER — Business Today (center) ·
- US jobs report September 2026: Hiring slows sharply to 29,000 jobs, unemployment rises to 4.2% — Mint (center) ·
- US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2% - Key highlights here — Hindustan Times (center) ·