Over half of employers (53%) view moonlighting as a violation of work ethics or contracts, per Indeed's India Hiring Tracker.
Moonlighting is more prevalent in gig-oriented sectors like logistics (66%), retail e-commerce (52%), and travel (48%).
IT and manufacturing sectors strongly oppose moonlighting, with 93% and 79% of employers disapproving, respectively. In IT, 64% of employees know someone directly involved in moonlighting.
The report also highlights a 36% increase in job postings in India's manufacturing sector, emphasizing the need for upskilling to address the talent mismatch and support the industry's growth.