Archive · 19 Sep 2025
India's Flexi Workforce to Reach 9.16 Million by FY27
India's 'flexi workforce' is growing.
This means companies are hiring temporary workers, and a new report from ISF says this trend is set to keep going.
The report says India's flexi workforce will hit 9.16 million by FY27.
Sectors like e-commerce and manufacturing are driving growth.
This employment type is spreading beyond big cities to places like Coimbatore and Indore, offering job benefits and fair pay.
It shows that there are skilled workers outside of metros.
Around 71% of these flexi workers are under 30 years old.
India's flexi workforce is projected to reach 9.16 million by FY27.
The flexi staffing industry revenue is expected to reach ₹2.58 lakh crore by FY27.
E-commerce shows rapid hiring growth, with an average annual rate of nearly 20%.
Flexi workforce offers employment benefits and fair pay.
Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are emerging as hiring hubs.
- Who
- Indian Staffing Federation (ISF)
- What
- Flexi workforce growth report
- When
- FY23-FY27
- Where
- India
- Why
- To analyze and project flexi workforce trends
- Projected Flexi Workforce FY27
- 9.16 million
- Flexi Staffing CAGR (FY23-FY27)
- 12.6%
- Projected Revenue FY27
- ₹2.58 lakh crore
- Flexi Staffing Industry CAGR
- 17.3%
- Current Flexi Workforce (FY25)
- 7.2 million
- Sectors Driving Growth
- E-commerce, Fintech, Manufacturing
- Top Sectors for Flexi Workers
- Logistics, BFSI, Manufacturing
Sources
Flexi staffing industry to reach ₹2.58 lakh crore by FY27
GST on flexi staffing: Indian Staffing Federation urges lowering tax rate to 5%, says employment a ‘merit service’
India’s flexi workforce to top 9 million by FY27
