India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%

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India’s overall labour force participation rate for people aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6 per cent during April-June 2026 from 55.5 per cent in the previous quarter, according to government data released on Monday.

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India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%

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