{"id":1298675,"date":"2025-08-10T08:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298675"},"modified":"2025-08-10T08:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:46:34","slug":"reliance-now-has-400000-employees-but-still-behind-tcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/reliance-now-has-400000-employees-but-still-behind-tcs\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliance Now Has 400,000 Employees: But Still Behind TCS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India\u2019s largest company by market capitalisation, made a massive leap in workforce expansion during FY25. The company added <strong>1.9 lakh employees<\/strong>, bringing its total headcount to <strong>4,03,303<\/strong>. This marks a sharp rebound from FY24, when the workforce shrank by 11% due to weaker retail activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ify-35.png\" alt=\"Reliance Now Has 400,000 Employees: But Still Behind TCS\" class=\"wp-image-1298689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ify-35.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ify-35-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ify-35-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Retail and Digital Divisions Drive Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bulk of the new hires came from Reliance\u2019s <strong>retail division<\/strong>, which now accounts for 61% of its workforce, followed by digital services at 23%. This expansion has reinforced Reliance\u2019s position as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelone.in\/news\/market-updates\/reliance-narrows-hiring-gap-with-tcs-as-workforce-tops-4-lakh-in-fy25\">India\u2019s second-largest private-sector employer<\/a><\/strong>, narrowing the gap with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which leads with over 6 lakh employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Competitive Landscape in Corporate Employment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to market data, only <strong>12 Nifty50 companies<\/strong> employ over 1 lakh people, with IT and financial services firms dominating. Infosys holds the third position with 3.24 lakh employees, while State Bank of India, Wipro, Coal India, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, and HDFC Bank fall in the 2.1\u20132.4 lakh range. Reliance\u2019s accelerated hiring comes as the IT sector slows recruitment due to automation and AI adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faster Growth Than Peers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between FY21 and FY25, Reliance\u2019s workforce grew at a <strong>CAGR of 14.3%<\/strong>, significantly higher than TCS and Infosys, both at 5.6%. State Bank of India saw a slight decline in staff numbers over the same period. This strategy reflects Reliance\u2019s aggressive push in high-growth sectors like <strong>retail, telecom, media, green energy, and new-age technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Strength Fuels Recruitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliance\u2019s strong financial performance in FY25 provided the backbone for its hiring spree. The company reported a <strong>7.1% YoY revenue growth<\/strong> to \u20b910.7 lakh crore and a <strong>3% rise in net profit<\/strong> to \u20b981,309 crore. Its retail segment crossed \u20b93.3 lakh crore in turnover, supported by an expansive network of <strong>19,340 outlets<\/strong> nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Market Performance and Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the hiring momentum, Reliance\u2019s stock has faced pressure, trading at \u20b91,388.30 on August 8, 2025, down 9.71% over the past month. Nevertheless, the company\u2019s diversified portfolio and rapid workforce expansion position it strongly to challenge TCS\u2019s employment lead in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary (60 words)<\/strong><br>Reliance Industries added 1.9 lakh employees in FY25, boosting its headcount to 4,03,303 and closing in on TCS\u2019s lead as India\u2019s largest private employer. Driven by retail and digital expansion, its workforce grew at a 14.3% CAGR from FY21\u2013FY25. Strong financial results supported the hiring spree, positioning Reliance as a dominant force in India\u2019s corporate employment landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India\u2019s largest company by market capitalisation, made a massive leap in workforce expansion during FY25. The company added 1.9 lakh employees, bringing its total headcount to 4,03,303. This marks a sharp rebound from FY24, when the workforce shrank by 11% due to weaker retail activity. 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