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Labour force participation rises to over 55% year-on-year, according to NSO data.

India's overall labour force participation rate increased to 55.5% year-on-year in September, according to data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). The unemployment rate declined to 5%, reflecting improvements in employment indicators, particularly in rural areas where participation and employment conditions strengthened. Urban female participation saw a significant monthly rise, reaching its highest level since October 2025. Additionally, the Worker Population Ratio rose to 52.7%, with both men and women experiencing gains in employment.

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