New Delhi, Sep 8 - Indian employers are the most optimistic about hiring, says a survey by global placement company Manpower Inc, and job seekers are likely to benefit from an active market through the end of the year.

'With a Net Employment Outlook of +25 percent, Indian employers report the most optimistic forecast among all 35 countries participating in the survey,' said the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released Tuesday.

India's outlook has improved by 6 percentage points quarter-over-quarter, but weakened by 14 percentage points when compared to the fourth quarter last year.

The Net Employment Outlook in the last quarter in China was +8 percent, Canada at +5 percent, while it was negative in the US and Britain.

'We are witnessing a strong hiring trend in all regions in India. North, East and West are all showing improved signs compared to three months ago,' said Manpower India managing director Naresh Malhan.

'Indian employers have absorbed the layoffs conducted in the third quarter of 2008 calendar year and are telling us they will begin hiring again at a conservative pace, but most intend to keep their workforce intact through the end of the year,' Malhan said.