India’s unemployment rate witnessed a decline for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.1% in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This decrease was broad-based, with improvements observed in rural and male categories. Simultaneously, the Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate for women showed positive trends, indicating increased participation in the workforce. Post navigation Stock market today: Nifty50 opens near 25,100; BSE Sensex up around 70 points Gold price prediction today: Gold rates expected to rise in coming months – is it the right time to buy?