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A Message from Mr Sandeep Gulati, MD, India & Middle East, ManpowerGroup

"The focus is shifting from sheer workforce numbers to building digitally fluent, agile teams capable of navigating change. Resilience, adaptability, and forward-looking talent strategies are defining the way forward. At ManpowerGroup, we see India playing a central role in shaping the future of work across the region. Business leaders who embrace transformation, invest in skills, and foster inclusive workplaces will be best positioned to lead through uncertainty and drive sustainable growth."

Key Findings

  • Indian employers reported a slight dip in hiring intentions for Q3 2025, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 42% - the second-highest globally, despite a quarterly decline.
  • Across the sectors, the Energy & Utilities emerged as the strongest with a Net Employment Outlook of 50%, followed by Information Technology (46%), and Industrials & Materials (45%)
  • Company expansion (44%) remains the top reason for staffing increases, while economic challenges (38%) top the list for anticipated workforce reductions.
  • The most competitive region in India is the North region with a NEO of 46%, showing an increase of 2 points since the previous quarter and 10 points since Q3 2024. This is followed by East (44%), West (41%) and South with 36% NEO.
  • Employers in India within large organizations of 1000-4999 employees show the most optimism with a NEO of 52%. Expectations in these organizations decreased by 6 points since the previous quarter but increased by 10 points since this time last year.
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ManpowerGroup interviewed 3146 employers across India on their third quarter hiring intentions and the reasoning behind their decisions. Download our press release, infographic, and reports to learn more about the survey results and take a deeper dive into India trends and key findings.

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