Reliance Industries has strengthened its standing as a private-sector employment powerhouse by adding 190,000 employees in FY25, pushing its total headcount to over 400,000—now firmly placing it ahead of Infosys and closing the gap with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s top private employer.
Rapid Workforce Growth
- In FY25, Reliance Industries added 1.9 lakh (190,000) new employees, boosting its total workforce to 403,303. The surge was primarily driven by its retail business, which accounts for 61% of all employees, followed by digital services at 23%.
- This rapid growth has helped Reliance surpass Infosys—a leader at 324,000+ employees—and put it in close contention with TCS, which remains the largest private employer with 600,000+ employees.
Strategic Impacts and Industry Context
- Reliance’s remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3% in workforce between FY21 and FY25 outpaced both TCS and Infosys, which saw merely around 5.6% CAGR.
- This trend reflects Reliance’s diversification across high-growth domains—retail, digital services, green energy, and telecom—making it a dynamic force in India’s hiring landscape.
Why This Matters
- Employment Leadership: Reliance is redefining what it means to be a mega-employer in the private sector, edging very close to TCS’s tenure at the top.
- Economic Significance: With millions indirectly tied to its extensive ecosystem—from frontline store associates to logistics partners—Reliance continues to be a central job generator.
- Competitive Positioning: As Reliance’s workforce swells, its influence in sectors beyond petrochemicals—like telecom, retail, and digital—is magnified.
Summary Table
| Company | Estimated Workforce (FY25) |
|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | 600,000+ |
| Reliance Industries | 403,303 |
| Infosys | ~324,000 |
