Indian Companies Increase Temporary Hiring as Business Uncertainty Grows
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Many large companies in India are now hiring more non-permanent workers, according to a new report. In the 2025-26 financial year, non-permanent employees made up 17% of the workforce at 353 companies listed in the BSE 500 index. Three years earlier, that share was only 11%.
Non-permanent workers are employees who do not have long-term, regular positions. Companies often use this type of hiring when they want more flexibility. It allows them to adjust the number of staff depending on how much work is available. This shift suggests that businesses are becoming more careful about committing to permanent jobs.
The trend comes at a time when many companies say that business conditions are unclear. Uncertainty in the economy can make employers cautious about long-term costs, such as salaries and benefits for permanent staff. As a result, they may prefer to keep a more flexible workforce.
The rise in non-permanent hiring is an important sign of how Indian companies are planning for the future. For job seekers, it means that more people may work on temporary or contract terms rather than in permanent roles. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue as the economic situation changes.
Sources: Livemint
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