New Delhi: Indian employers continued to report strong hiring intentions globally in the second quarter of this calendar year, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 43 percent, a survey said on Tuesday.
India continues to lead the global Net Employment Outlook (43 percent), exceeding the global average by 18 points for the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on inputs from 40,413 employers across 42 countries, including 3,000 head hunters across different regions of India from January 2-31, 2025.
The survey revealed that 55 percent of employers intended to hire, 12 percent foresee a decrease, 29 percent do not expect any change in their workforce, and 4 percent are unsure.
Information Technology (55 percent), Industrial and Materials (48 percent), Health Care and Life Sciences (42 percent), Transport and Logistics and Automotive (40 percent) and Communication Services (38 percent) sectors report a growth in hiring intentions when compared to the first quarter of 2025.
Financial and Real Estate (43 percent), with the third highest outlook (43 percent), is marginally down by 1 point while Energy and Utilities (32 percent) and Consumer Goods and Services (32 percent) see a decrease of 6 points and 8 points, respectively, compared to the previous quarter, it added.
Meanwhile, year-on-year, job markets have strengthened in all four regions with the West (47 percent) leading regional hiring intentions, followed by the North and East (44 percent), and the South (39 percent), said the survey.
Company expansion (45 percent) is cited as the top reason for staffing increases, while market changes (36 percent) was listed as the top reason for employers anticipating a staffing decrease in the second quarter, it added.
"This year, the Survey reflects a resilient and growing job market in India. Hiring sentiment has strengthened compared to the previous quarter, showcasing the confidence of Indian businesses in navigating an evolving economic landscape," ManpowerGroup India and Middle East Managing Director Sandeep Gulati said.
He said, technology, industrial, and financial sectors continue to lead the hiring momentum, with larger organizations driving workforce expansion - this growth is fueled by business expansion, digital transformation, and a strong commitment to upskilling.
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