Job Growth

Conditions improving, but high unemployment rate in 15-29 age group a challenge for policymakers

Tier 2 cities recorded most job postings by small and medium businesses, says company

"ED and CBI are welcome to set up their offices inside my residence. If even this does not bring Shanti (peace), I cannot help it", Yadav quipped when asked whether fear of these agencies haunted him

The iPhone maker is looking to limit expenditures and job growth at some of its divisions, Bloomberg reported Monday, though Apple hasn't adopted a companywide policy

Jobs were also added in health care and professional and business services

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls increasing by 325,000 jobs last month. Estimates ranged from as low as 250,000 jobs added to as high as 477,000.

Full-time employment rose by 69,100 jobs while part-time employment was up by 14,500 positions.

Employment has to take on a critical status in the government's agenda

The October-December quarter of 2015 saw job losses of 20,000 in eight key sectors