Urban youth unemployment rises to 18.9% in Q2, Kerala tops states
In short
Urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in Q2FY27. At the same time, the overall jobless rate fell to 5.1%, and Kerala had the highest unemployment among states.
What the reporting says
Urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in Q2FY27, while the overall jobless rate fell to 5.1%. Kerala recorded the highest unemployment among states in the period. The figures highlight a split between improving overall labor-market conditions and worsening joblessness among young urban workers.
Why it matters
Urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in Q2FY27, while the overall jobless rate fell to 5.1%. Kerala recorded the highest unemployment among states. The data suggest a weaker labor-market picture for young urban workers even as the broader unemployment rate improved.