TeamLease Staffing Projects 4.7% Workforce Growth for HY1 FY2026–27, Driven by E-commerce & Tech Startups, Healthcare & Pharma, and Manufacturing

TeamLease Services, India’s leading staffing conglomerate, has released its Employment Outlook Report (EOR) for HY1 FY2026–27 (April–September). The report projects a Net Employment Change (NEC) of 4.7%, marking a steady rise from 2.8% and 4.4% over the previous two half-years. This improvement is reflected in employer sentiment, with 58% planning workforce expansion, 26% expecting no change, and 16% anticipating a reduction, indicating a gradual strengthening of hiring confidence across industries.

This improving sentiment is most visible among large enterprises, where 74% indicate expansion, compared to 57% of mid-sized firms and 38% of small businesses, pointing to a scale-driven recovery in employment growth. The momentum carries across sectors as well, with both digital and core economy industries contributing to demand. E-commerce and tech startups lead with a NEC of 8.9%, Healthcare and pharmaceuticals at 7%, followed by Manufacturing, Engineering and Infrastructure at 6.6 ...