India unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8 percent in December
Official government data released on January 15 shows India's unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent in December. This marginal increase met market forecasts.
The national unemployment rate in India 
INrose marginally to 4.8 percent in December 2025, according to official government data released on January 15, 2026. This represents a minor month-on-month uptick from the 4.7 percent jobless rate reported for November 2025.
INrose marginally to 4.8 percent in December 2025, according to official government data released on January 15, 2026. This represents a minor month-on-month uptick from the 4.7 percent jobless rate reported for November 2025.The data aligns with market expectations, as a Reuters poll had previously projected the unemployment rate to hit 4.8 percent. The release provides a confirmed economic metric for the Employment & Labor sector, highlighting the consistency of current monitoring efforts within India.
