Finance India’s January unemployment rate rises to 5% from 4.8% in December by T.K.B. Sen February 16, 2026 Construction workers build a metro pillar in Mumbai, India, January 23, 2026. (Photo: Reuters) NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) – India’s unemployment rate rose to 5% in the month of January from 4.8% in December, government data showed on Monday. A Reuters poll had projected unemployment rate at 4.8%. Share this Facebook Messenger Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email T.K.B. Sen Journalist, media worker, reporter and analyst You might be interested in July 9, 2026 China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says July 9, 2026 Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit July 9, 2026 Australia, India finalise arrangements for export of Australian uranium to India June 16, 2026 Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India