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    India Unemployment Rate Rises to 5% in January 2026, Rural Slowdown Cited: PLFS Data

    Joblessness Edges Higher Amid Seasonal Factors in Rural Economy New Delhi, February 16: India’s unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above rose marginally to 5 per cent in January 2026, up from 4.8 per cent in December 2025, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey...
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    India’s Labour Force Participation Rate Remains Steady in January 2026, Urban Employment Holds Firm

    India’s Labour Force Participation Rate Remains Steady in January 2026, Urban Employment Holds Firm India’s labour market displayed broad stability in January 2026, with key indicators such as the Labour Force Participation Rate and Worker Population Ratio showing limited movement, according to...
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    India Deal Activity Sees Measured Start to 2026; 207 Deals Worth $7.2 Billion in January: Grant Thornton Bharat

    New Delhi, February 16: India’s deal activity began 2026 on a cautious note, recording 207 transactions worth $7.2 billion in January, even as private equity continued to show resilience, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat.Deal Volumes and Values Moderate Month-on-Month The report...
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    India Wholesale Price Inflation Rises to 1.81% in January, Food and Manufacturing Costs Drive Uptick

    New Delhi, February 16: India’s wholesale price inflation extended its upward trajectory for the third straight month, climbing to 1.81 percent in January, as rising prices of food items, non food articles, and manufactured goods pushed the Wholesale Price Index higher on a month over month...
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