Which sectors are cooling? Education down 18%, hospitality 11% in Naukri's index
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on Naukri JobSpeak, September 2026. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppFall in hiring vs last year, September 2026 (%)
Education+18%
Hospitality+11%
IT services, Pharma, FMCG+4%
Healthcare+3%
While Naukri's overall hiring index rose about 2% in September 2026, some sectors slipped: Education -18%, Hospitality -11%, IT services, Pharma and FMCG about -4%, and Healthcare -3%.
Caution
These are changes in online job postings tracked by one platform, not total employment in the sector. A sector can post fewer jobs and still employ many people.
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SourcesNaukri JobSpeak, September 2026HireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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