India jobless rate dalls to 6.5% in 2025, shows gradual labour market improvement

India's joblessness eased in 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.5 percent. Educated individuals and urban women saw improved employment conditions.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• India's joblessness eased in 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.5 percent.
• Educated individuals and urban women saw improved employment conditions.
• More people are now in regular wage jobs.
• Manufacturing and services sectors gained employment.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Youth unemployment also saw a reduction.
• Overall, India's labour market shows gradual strengthening.
• India's joblessness eased in 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.5 percent.
• Educated individuals and urban women saw improved employment conditions.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• More people are now in regular wage jobs.
• Manufacturing and services sectors gained employment.
• Youth unemployment also saw a reduction.