World & BusinessIndia's workforce growth projected at 5.4% for October 2026–March 2027
The Economic Times, citing TeamLease Services, says e-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans, though talent shortages could constrain expansion.
TLDR
Employers in India project 5.4% workforce growth for October 2026–March 2027, the highest in four half-year periods, The Economic Times reports, citing TeamLease Services. E-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans. Talent shortages could constrain expansion, particularly across IT, sales and engineering.
India's workforce growth projected at 5.4% for October 2026–March 2027
The Economic Times, citing TeamLease Services, says e-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans, though talent shortages could constrain expansion.
TLDR
Employers in India project 5.4% workforce growth for October 2026–March 2027, the highest in four half-year periods, The Economic Times reports, citing TeamLease Services. E-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans. Talent shortages could constrain expansion, particularly across IT, sales and engineering.