India’s hiring intent for Oct–Dec 2025 remains strong despite a 7% quarterly dip, according to Manpower Group’s survey of 3,149 companies. With a 40% net employment outlook, India ranks second globally, supported by demand in energy, real estate, IT, healthcare, and transport.

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• India hiring intent 40%, 2nd highest globally
• UAE tops with 45%, Brazil next with 36%
• Hiring dipped 7% vs last quarter, but +18% YoY
• 43% firms cite expansion as main reason to hire
• 36% hiring driven by tech upgrades; Asia-Pacific trend too
• 38% firms cut staff due to automation
• 34% report job losses from market demand shift
• Energy & Utilities strongest sector, outlook 59%
• Financial & Real Estate 52%, IT 48%
• Healthcare and Transport/Auto both 44%
• YoY hiring surge: Energy +74%, Transport/Auto +69%, Healthcare +57%
• Unemployment 5.4% (Apr–Jun 2025), LFPR up to 54.9%
• Core jobs still in agriculture, trade, construction, manufacturing