Female jobless rate hits three-month high: Periodic Labour Force Survey
New Delhi: The unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above saw a slight uptick in September, with the female joblessness rate climbing to a three-month high, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released on Wednesday.
The data, cited by Times of India, revealed that the unemployment rate for the 15 and above age group edged up to 5.2% in September, compared to 5.1% in August, following two consecutive months of decline. For all age groups combined, the rate rose to 5.3%, the highest in three months, from 5.1% in August.
The jobless rate for those aged 15 and above in rural areas increased to 4.6% in September, from 4.3% in August, marking a three-month high. Meanwhile, in urban areas, the rate slightly rose to 6.8% from 6.7% in August.
Breaking down by gender, the joblessness rate for males in rural areas rose marginally to 4.7% in September from 4.5% in August, while for females, it increased to 4.3% from 4%. In urban areas, the unemployment rate for females surged to 9.3% in September, up from 8.9% in August, while for males, the rate moved up to 6% from 5.9%.
Notably, the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in rural areas increased to 57.4% in September from 56.1% in June, while in urban areas, it remained unchanged at 50.9%. The LFPR for females in the 15 and above age group rose to 34.1% in September, the highest level recorded since May 2025.
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Banned tobacco products seized in Ulhasnagar, one arrested
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.
The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.
The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.
An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.
