India’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low of 4.7 per cent in November 2025, driven by stronger rural employment and rising female participation, signalling improving labour market conditions despite urban joblessness remaining higher
In July, 20.36 lakh new employees were registered under the ESI scheme, up 4.86 per cent from June. Nearly 48 per cent of new registrations were under 25, including 4.33 lakh women and 88 transgender employees, reflecting inclusive social security coverage
