India’s new jobs report raises questions over underemployment
- Posted on August 19, 2025
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India’s new jobs report raises questions over underemployment

A new Indian labor report indicates a drop in the jobless rate, but an economist cautions that it may not fully capture the extent of underemployment due to the vast informal sector. The report's broad definition of employment, counting even those working a single hour, could lead to an underestimation of joblessness.