According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for July–September 2026, the country’s unemployment rate declined from 5.4% to 5.1%. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.5%, while the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) rose to 52.7%. The survey also highlights an increase in women’s workforce participation, with the female LFPR rising from 33.2% to 34.7%. An estimated 17.40 crore women were employed during this period.