India’s October Job Market Shows Stability with Steady Unemployment Rate

India’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.2% in October, with rural unemployment easing to 4.4% amid balanced hiring across key sectors.

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India’s October Job Market Shows Stability with Steady Unemployment Rate

India’s October Job Market Shows Stability with Steady Unemployment Rate
India’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in October, supported by moderate employment gains in urban regions and a decline in rural joblessness, which eased to 4.4%. Labor market indicators reflected balanced hiring momentum, with sectors such as retail, logistics, and services contributing to short-term job creation. Economists noted that stability in rural employment aligns with ongoing agricultural activity and improved consumer sentiment. 
While job availability improved in pockets, analysts remain cautious about structural challenges requiring longer-term policy focus to sustain momentum.