India's Job Market Forecast Improves to 43% for April-June 2025, Boost in Hiring Sentiment
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Synopsis
India's employment outlook is now at 43% for Q2 2025, exceeding the global average by 18 points. This reflects a strengthened job market, with hiring intentions increasing as businesses invest in expansion and technology.
Key Takeaways
- India's employment outlook at 43% for Q2 2025.
- Surpasses global average by 18 points.
- Increased hiring intentions among Indian employers.
- Technology and financial sectors lead hiring momentum.
- Company expansion cited by 45% of employers as a key reason for hiring.
New Delhi, March 11 (NationPress) India's employment outlook has surged to 43 percent for the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the global average by 18 points and indicating a robust job market, as reported on Tuesday.
Hiring intentions are on the rise as the second quarter of 2025 approaches, with Indian employers indicating a net employment outlook (NEO) of 43 percent, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
This marks an increase of 3 points from the previous quarter and 7 points since Q2 2024.
The survey, which gathered insights from over 3,000 employers across various regions of India, shows a growing confidence in the local labor market as businesses aim to expand and invest in technology and talent to maintain competitiveness.
“The hiring sentiment has strengthened compared to the previous quarter, reflecting the confidence of Indian businesses in navigating an evolving economic landscape,” stated Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup India and the Middle East.
The technology, industrial, and financial sectors are leading the hiring surge, with larger organizations propelling workforce growth.
“This expansion is driven by business growth, digital transformation, and a strong focus on upskilling,” added Gulati.
In addition to the optimistic employment outlook, 45 percent of employers in India cite company expansion as the primary reason for increasing staffing levels, followed by 38 percent attributing it to technological advancements requiring more expertise, and 35 percent emphasizing the need for upskilling to remain competitive.
Approximately 55 percent of employers plan to hire, while 12 percent anticipate a decrease, 29 percent expect no change in workforce, and 4 percent are uncertain.
Sectors such as 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) indicate an upsurge in hiring intentions compared to Q1 2025.
Year-on-year, the job markets have strengthened across all four regions – the West (47 percent) leads in hiring intentions, followed by the North and East (44 percent), and the South (39 percent), according to the report.
