India’s Labour Participation Softens as Urban Unemployment Eases in April
Overview of Labour Market Shifts India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 and above declined to 55.0% in April 2026, down from 55.4% in March, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI). While participation saw a marginal dip across…