TeamLease sees retail hiring picking up from late August into festive season

TeamLease Services says hiring across retail, FMCG and FMCD has remained softer year-on-year, but expects recruitment to improve from late August through the festive season. The firm also flags a recovery in IT services hiring after five quarters, led by AI and digital-skills demand.

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TeamLease says India’s IT hiring is recovering after five quarters, while demand for AI and digital skills remains strong. Retail, FMCG and FMCD hiring has been softer year-on-year, but recruitment is expected to improve from late August through the festive season.

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No related recent TeamLease signals are listed. The outlook indicates a seasonal retail hiring pickup despite softer year-on-year hiring across retail, FMCG and FMCD.

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