Fresher hiring by sector: e-commerce and retail 93%, manufacturing 89%, logistics 53%
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on TeamLease EdTech's Career Outlook Report via People Matters, 11 August 2026. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppShare of employers planning to hire freshers, H2 2026
E-commerce and tech start-ups+93%
Retail+93%
Manufacturing+89%
FMCG+86%
Hospitality+81%
IT+76%
Engineering+66%
Logistics+53%
The survey shows which sectors say they will hire freshers in July to December 2026. E-commerce, tech start-ups and retail lead at 93%, followed by manufacturing 89%, FMCG 86%, hospitality 81%, IT 76%, engineering 66% and logistics 53%.
Note
These are percentages of surveyed employers who intend to hire, not the number of jobs. A sector with a high percentage may still hire few people per company.
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SourcesPeople Matters: Fresher hiring intent rises to 75% but IT demand loses groundHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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