Startups Lead Hiring Surge at 8.9% Net Employment Change; BPO Lowest: TeamLease Report

• E-commerce and tech startups lead hiring with an 8.9% Net Employment Change from April–September FY27.
• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals follow at 7.0%, while manufacturing, engineering, and infrastructure show 6.6% growth.
• 80% of startups, 78% of healthcare firms, and 70% of manufacturing companies plan workforce expansion.
• Hiring focuses on specialized roles like product engineering, digital health, and automation.
• IT and BPO sectors show lowest growth (0.8% and 0.1% respectively) due to automation and AI adoption.