Graphic of the day: Cities drive jobs worry

Urban unemployment climbs to 7 percent in January, while overall jobless rate stays at 5 percent

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 12:08 IST1 min

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India's urban unemployment rate rose to 7 percent in January, compared to 6.7 percent in the previous month, according to government data. Rural unemployment stood at 4.2 percent during the same period, reflecting a divergence between urban and rural labour market conditions. The overall rate increased to 5 percent, reversing months of gradual decline.

First Published: Feb 17, 2026, 13:42

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