India Leads Global Hiring with Strong Job Market Outlook

Indian employers report robust hiring plans in 2025, leading globally with a 43% Net Employment Outlook. ManpowerGroup's survey highlights significant hiring in IT, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Year-on-year, job markets strengthen across all Indian regions, driven by business expansion and digital transformation.

Indian employers continue to exhibit strong hiring intentions globally, with a notable Net Employment Outlook of 43% for the second quarter of 2025, according to ManpowerGroup's survey.

Outpacing the global average by 18 points, India maintains its position as a leader in job market expansion, driven by significant recruitment activities in IT, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Regional hiring intentions are particularly strong in the West, North, and East, with business expansion cited as a primary reason for workforce growth. The survey reflects a resilient job market, buoyed by digital transformation and companies' commitment to upskilling.

(With inputs from agencies.)