New Delhi, March 10 -- The war in West Asia is beginning to ripple into India Inc's hiring plans, with companies reviewing expansion plans and slowing recruitment for roles based in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Global search firms say companies with planned or existing exposure to the region are putting senior-level hiring on hold amid rising uncertainty. Consulting firms also warn that bonuses could come under pressure for companies exposed to the region as the conflict disrupts sectors such as energy, real estate, construction and logistics.

"There was a lot of hiring activity taking place for the UAE and Saudi Arabia as both those regions were dependent on expats heavily.The region now is a phase of uncertainty and plans of client...