Overview

• The Indian government will release its first monthly unemployment data on May 15, covering January to March 2025, replacing the previous quarterly reporting system.
• Subsequent unemployment data will be published monthly within 45 days of the reporting period, ensuring more timely economic indicators.
• The new data collection framework is designed to be statistically robust and representative, with internal consistency checks to ensure reliability.
• Future expansions include quarterly reporting on rural labour force and informal sector data, along with a survey of service sector enterprises starting next year.
• This initiative aligns India's labour market statistics with global standards, addressing gaps in high-frequency unemployment data compared to other major economies.