India's Unemployment Hits 7-Month Low in Nov, Driven by Rural & Female Gains

• India's unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low of 4.7% in November, down from 5.2% in October.
• The decline was driven by rising labour force participation (55.8%) and improving worker population ratios (53.2%).
• Rural areas and women led the gains, with rural unemployment reaching a record low of 3.9%.
• Female labour force participation increased to 35.1% in November, primarily due to rural women's engagement.
• Both male and female unemployment rates decreased, falling to 4.6% and 4.8% respectively.

Why It Matters: It signals India's improving job market and economic opportunities for its citizens.