India’s Hiring Story Gets a Boost as E-Commerce, Travel and Retail Power the Next Wave: Report

60% Of Indian Firms Plan Hiring Sprees, Most New Jobs In E-Commerce, Travel: Survey

E-commerce and tech startups top the hiring outlook list, with a projected 12.6% net employment change. Travel, hospitality isn't far behind at 12.3%.

Bengaluru leads hiring expansion at 68% as employers seek more talent: Report

TeamLease Services' latest survey shows Bengaluru leading workforce expansion plans for the second half of FY27. The report also flags hiring difficulties, sectoral demand shifts and uneven AI adoption across workplaces.

India’s hiring story gets a boost as e-commerce, travel and retail power the next wave: Report

India's workforce is expected to grow 5.4 percent in the second half of 2026-27, driven by several sectors. E-commerce and technology startups anticipate the highest employment growth, along with travel and hospitality. Additionally, hiring intent varies among organizational scales, with larger enterprises showing greater expansion plans. However, many employers expect challenges in filling IT and engineering roles.

Hiring outlook strengthens; workforce growth seen at 5.4% in H2 FY27

Indias employment market is set for stronger hiring momentum in October 2026-March 2027, with employers projecting 5.4% workforce growth, the highest in four half-year periods, TeamLease Services said. E-commerce, tech startups, travel, hospitality and retail lead hiring plans, though talent shortages could constrain expansion, particularly across IT, sales and engineering.

India’s Workforce Set for Stronger Growth in H2 FY27 as E-commerce and Start-ups Drive Hiring

New Delhi, Sep 24: India’s employment landscape is expected to gain momentum in the second half of FY27, with workforce growth projected at 5.4 per cent between October 2026 and March 2027, driven largely by [...] The post India’s Workforce Set for Stronger Growth in H2 FY27 as E-commerce and Start-ups Drive Hiring appeared first on Business News This Week.