YoY: Overall Staffing industry grew at 7.5% YoY (2026-27)

• The new employment demand continued to witness a robust growth rate at 7.5% YoY.
• Nett new employment generated with staffing Industry (represented by ISF members) adding 1.14 lakhs new formal flexi jobs in 12 months, gradually picking pace from the previous Qtr tepid hiring sentiment, improving over Q126.
• General Staffing industry witnessed new employment growth at a new level with 7.5 % YoY, whereas IT Staffing industry witnessed a positive growth at 7% YoY (Q1 vs Q1).

Q1 27: QoQ Overall Staffing industry increased at 2.6%

• Overall Staffing Industry increased at 2.6% Q1 27(QoQ) aided mostly by general staffing across sectors.
• General Staffing grew at 2.6% Q1 27(QoQ) & IT Staffing witnessed new growth at 2% in Q1 27(QoQ).