Findings
IT Employers in India reported a Net Employment Outlook of 48% for the fourth quarter of 2025
Hiring demand has marginally decreased by 1% since the previous quarter
Company expansion resulting in creation of more positions is the top reason for hiring in the IT sector
The India IT Industry Employment Outlook
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook – calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire – now stands at 48%.
Changes Over Time
IT hiring demand remained relatively stable since the previous quarter and strengthened when the same period last year, changing by +2 and +7 percentage points, respectively.
IT Hiring Expectations for October – December
Employers in Belgium reported the strongest IT Outlook for Q4 2025.
Company Growth Drives Q4 Staffing Increases in the IT Sector
44% IT Employers in India said company expansion is the top reason for staffing increases, increasing marginally by 1% since the previous quarter.
