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TeamLease says 60 per cent of employers plan to expand their workforce in H2 FY27, with e-commerce and technology start-ups recording the strongest outlook
Hiring momentum is expected to strengthen in H2FY27, with 60% of employers planning to expand their workforce.| Image: Canva
Auhona Mukherjee New Delhi 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2026 | 6:42 PM IST
Hiring momentum is expected to strengthen in the second half of 2026-27, with 60 per cent of employers planning to expand their workforce, according to TeamLease’s Employment Outlook Report released on Thursday.
The report put the Net Employment Change (NEC) at 5.4 per cent for October 2026-March 2027, up from 4.7 per cent in the first half of the financial year and the highest level in three half-years.
The latest survey covered 1,239 employers across 23 industries and 20 cities, with fieldwork conducted during July and August 2026.
E-commerce and technology start-ups were expected to record the strongest employment growth in the second half of FY27, with an NEC of 12.6 per cent, followed by travel and hospitality at 12.3 per cent and retail at 10.3 per cent. Automotive and electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure followed at 10.1 per cent and 9.7 per cent, respectively.
2 per cent. 8 per cent, respectively.
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