New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- India's fresher hiring outlook is expected to remain positive in the second half of 2026, with 75 per cent of employers intending to hire fresh talent during July-December, up from 73 per cent in the previous six months, according to a report by TeamLease EdTech.

The report noted that hiring is likely to be led by e-commerce and technology start-ups, retail and manufacturing, while demand for technology-enabled and specialised roles is expected to remain strong.

The report, based on responses from 1,097 employers, said e-commerce and technology start-ups and retail recorded the highest fresher hiring intent at 93 per cent each, followed by manufacturing at 89 per cent. The strong hiring sentiment reflects continued...