Unemployment rate hits 5.6% in May; women most affected

Unemployment hit women slightly harder than men—5.8% versus 5.6%. Youth unemployment jumped to a worrying 15%, with young women especially affected. Plus, fewer rural women are joining the workforce, which is a sign of growing challenges for them.

Even with more people out of work, India's economy isn't slowing down everywhere. GST collections stayed strong at over ₹2 lakh crore for April and May, showing that formal businesses are holding steady despite seasonal ups and downs in jobs like farming and construction.