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 You might be interested in April 24, 2026 Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf April 24, 2026 India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship April 14, 2026 In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks April 8, 2026 India withdraws bid to host annual UN climate talks in 2028