New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has recorded significant progress in the labour market, supported by regulatory reforms, expanded social protection, and targeted skill development initiatives, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

The survey notes that recent labour market indicators indicate improving employment conditions, driven by ongoing structural reforms. Monthly data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) show a largely stable labour market with seasonal variations, while quarterly averages indicate a decline in the unemployment rate and a stabilisation in labour force participation.

"India has witnessed improvements in the labour market, supported by ...