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Indias flexi staffing surges 2.6 pc in Q1 FY27: Report

October 6, 2026
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  • Published On Oct 6, 2026 at 01:31 PM IST

Around 57 per cent-61 per cent of new EPFO subscribers are aged 18-25, which makes flexi-staffing the primary bridge for young first-time job seekers entering the organised economy, he said. />Flexi‑staffing net employment saw steady recovery and grew 2.6 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter in Q1 FY26 and 7.5 per cent year‑on‑year, even as the trend points to a gradual slowdown in formal employment, a report said on Tuesday.<br><br><!– PROMOSLOT_M –>The report from Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) said the April-June quarter saw employment demand led by manufacturing, technology and consumer‑facing sectors.<br><br>” april=”” captionrendered=”1″ data-src=”https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/photo/134728222.cms” height=”442″ href=”http://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tag/flexible+workforce+model” id=”39798927″ india=”” june=”” keywordseo=”flexible-workforce-model” loading=”eager” of=”” quarter=”” resilience=”” source=”keywords” src=”https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/images/default.jpg” the=”” to=”” type=”Denny” underscores=”” weightage=”20″ width=”590″></img>flexible workforce model amid broader macroeconomic shifts,” said Manmeet Singh, President of ISF.</p> <p>Around 57 per cent-61 per cent of new EPFO subscribers are aged 18-25, which makes flexi-staffing the primary bridge for young first-time job seekers entering the organised economy, he said.</p> <p>“Even amid global market headwinds, organised staffing accelerates India’s workforce formalisation by ensuring young talent gets direct access to statutory protections, social security, health coverage, and structured skilling,” Singh added.</p> <p>Macroeconomic expansion provided a strong demand floor for flexi-staffing in Q1, with Real GDP growing at 7.8 per cent despite geopolitical tension in West Asia and rising crude oil prices. Capital investment, infrastructure ramp-ups, and plant commissioning generated immediate demand for project-based flexible manpower.</p> <p>Farhan Azmi, Vice President of ISF said that the IT staffing segment delivered robust performance, achieving a strong 2 per cent QoQ increase.</p> <p>“Continued expansion of GCCs and significant investment in areas like AI/ML, and digital services are the primary engines for this growth, ensuring the formal flexi workforce remains competitive in high-skill areas,” Azmi added.</p> <p>In another recent report, the <a href=flexi staffing industry body had highlighted sustained demand from e‑commerce, quick‑commerce and 3PL warehousing following a strong festive season.

The industry body urged continued policy and industry focus on formalisation and skills development to sustain momentum as India pursues broader employment and economic targets.

  • Published On Oct 6, 2026 at 01:31 PM IST

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