Summary:
India’s employment outlook for the second quarter of 2025 remains robust, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 43%, surpassing the global average by 18 percentage points, according to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The report gathered insights from 40,413 employers across 42 countries, including input from 3,000 recruiters based in India, reflecting a strong hiring climate. Of those surveyed, 55% of Indian employers intend to expand their workforce, 12% foresee job cuts, 29% expect no changes and 4% remain undecided.
The Information Technology sector leads hiring expectations with 55%, followed closely by Industrial and Materials at 48%, Healthcare and Life Sciences at 42%, Transport and Logistics at 40% and Communication Services at 38%. Financial and Real Estate reported a slight one-point dip to 43%, while Energy and Utilities, along with Consumer Goods and Services, experienced more significant declines, dropping by six and eight points to 32% each. Regionally, the West recorded the highest hiring intent at 47%, trailed by the North and East at 44% and the South at 39%. Business expansion (45%) remains the primary driver for recruitment, whereas workforce reductions (36%) are largely attributed to evolving market conditions. ManpowerGroup India and Middle East Managing Director Mr. Sandeep Gulati emphasised the role of digital transformation, upskilling efforts and business growth in fueling India’s positive employment trends.
Source: IBEF
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