India’s MEI sector posts 6.6% net employment gain as hiring intent rises - ETHRWorld.com

India's Manufacturing, Engineering and Infrastructure (MEI) sector recorded a Net Employment Change of 6.6% for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, according to a report from ETHRWorld.com, published on hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com. This represents an increase from 5.5% in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The net employment change is a measure of the overall hiring and layoff activity in the sector during the period.

The report also indicates that hiring intent within the MEI sector is rising, although it does not provide specific numerical data on hiring intentions. The sector includes companies involved in manufacturing, engineering, and infrastructure development. The data covers the first half of the fiscal year, which runs from April to September 2026.

The increase in net employment may reflect broader economic conditions, including government infrastructure spending and industrial demand. However, the report does not specify factors driving the gain. The prior year's figure was 5.5%, indicating a modest acceleration in net employment growth.