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Times of India08.05.2026GeneralIndia

India’s job market decoded: Where Indians work, what they earn — Explained in charts

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India's labor market is shifting from agriculture to non-farm jobs, yet agriculture remains a significant employer. While overall labor force participation is steady, stark gender, caste, and geographic inequalities persist, impacting access to stable, better-paying work. Informality continues to dominate, with a substantial portion of casual workers earning below minimum wages.

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