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    Team Lease Serv.

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    Services·31 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    TeamLease Services reported a robust Q1 FY26, marked by a 5,000 increase in group headcount and 12% year-on-year revenue growth. EBITDA saw a significant 39% year-on-year expansion, driven by new client acquisitions and operational efficiencies across General Staffing, Specialized Staffing, and Degree Apprenticeship. Despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds in BFSI and IT, the company is optimistic about sustained profit expansion and recovery in previously muted sectors for the remainder of the fiscal year.

    Highlights

    8

    • Group headcount increased by 5,000 in Q1 FY26 across all three businesses.

    • Added over 110 new client logos across the businesses.

    • EBITDA grew by 39% year-on-year, with 34% excluding inorganic contributions.

    • Overall revenue grew 12% year-on-year.

    • General Staffing headcount grew 5% YoY with 3,000+ net additions and revenue grew 11% YoY.

    • Specialized Staffing added 115 net headcounts and 11 new clients, including 5 GCCs.

    • Degree Apprenticeship added 1,700 apprenticeships and 14 new client logos.

    • Free cash balance stands at Rs. 310 crore net of cap expense.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 7 (+2)Risks discussed3 → 4 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Group Headcount Addition5,000 headcounts
    2. 02Overall Revenue Growth12%+12%YoY
    3. 03Overall EBITDA Growth39%+39%YoY
    4. 04PBT and PAT Growth30%+30%YoY
    5. 05Overall Group DSO17 days

    Segment breakdown

    General Staffing
    3,000 headcounts Net Headcount Addition5% Headcount Growth11% Revenue Growth11% EBITDA Growth17,000 headcounts New Joinees6.4% BFSI Headcount Growth-4.4% FMCG Headcount Growth
    Specialized Staffing
    115 headcounts Net Headcount Addition₹14 Cr Global Gross Revenue₹1 Cr Global Net Revenue46% GCC Headcount Contribution64% GCC Net Revenue Contribution
    Degree Apprenticeship
    1,700 apprenticeships Apprenticeship Additions1,472 apprenticeships Learning-led Program Additions14 logos New Client Logos
    List

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA Growth (Overall)
    at least a 30% EBITDA growth year-on-year
    		High
    Profitability
    HR Services Segment EBITDA Margin
    anywhere between 6%-8%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    HR Tech EBITDA Status
    EBITDA positive
    		High
    Revenue
    HR Services Segment Revenue Growth
    25%-30% consistently
    		Medium
    Volume
    General Staffing Volume Growth
    drive the numbers up
    		Medium
    Margin
    Specialized Staffing Margin
    about 7%-7.2%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Macroeconomic Headwinds

    Persistent macroeconomic headwinds affecting BFSI and IT services verticals, though some recovery signs are emerging. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonality in ED Tech Business

    EBITDA was impacted quarter-on-quarter due to seasonality in the ED Tech business, but expected to be positive cumulatively for the year. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Subdued Credit Card Business

    Credit card business specifically remains significantly subdued, impacting BFSI hiring. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Unseasonal Rains and Weather Impact

    Unseasonal rains and weather impacted sales of FMCD goods, leading to muted headcount addition in the consumer sector for Q1. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “In terms of absolute numbers, the rate cards that we are currently getting in our Singapore geography are almost 5-6 times higher than the Indian ones. But in terms of margin percentage, as of now, our Indian clients are doing much better.”

    Provides insight into the different margin structures and growth potential in international markets for specialized staffing, indicating future margin expansion opportunities.

    asked by Deep Shah

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY26 Performance Overview and Headcount Growth

    TeamLease reported a robust Q1 FY26, adding 5,000 headcounts at the group level and over 110 new client logos across its businesses. Overall revenue grew 12% year-on-year, while EBITDA saw a significant 39% year-on-year increase, with 34% attributed to organic growth. PBT and PAT also grew by approximately 30% year-on-year, and the company maintained a healthy free cash balance of Rs. 310 crore.

    02

    General Staffing Segment Performance and Outlook

    The general staffing business delivered a net headcount addition of over 3,000, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth, with revenue growing 11% year-on-year and EBITDA also up 11%. The segment onboarded over 17,000 new joinees, a 10% increase quarter-on-quarter. While BFSI and consumer durables faced some headwinds, management expects these sectors to accelerate in Q2, contributing to the current 20,000+ open positions.

    03

    Specialized Staffing Growth and Margin Recovery Strategy

    Specialized staffing added 115 net headcounts and 11 new clients, including 5 GCCs. The GCC segment remains a strong contributor, accounting for 46% of headcount and 64% of net revenue. Global business contributed Rs. 14 crores in gross revenue and Rs. 1 crore in net revenue, with positive EBITDA. Management aims to restore specialized staffing margins to 7%-7.2% by year-end, up from a diluted 6% (due to 40% headcount loss from IT services impact), driven by high-value mandates and a diversified product mix.

    04

    Degree Apprenticeship Momentum and Policy Support

    The Degree Apprenticeship segment added 1,700 apprenticeships in Q1, with 1,472 coming from learning-led programs, and onboarded 14 new client logos. The segment is benefiting from government initiatives like the Rs. 60,000 crore ITI upgradation plan and SOAR. Management sees growing interest in education-integrated apprenticeships across various industries, positioning the segment for continued growth.

    05

    Profitability and Margin Expansion Trajectory

    The company is targeting to maintain at least 30% year-on-year EBITDA growth for the remainder of the fiscal year. HR services segment (including RegTech and EDTech) is expected to achieve 25-30% revenue growth with 6-8% EBITDA margins. HR Tech, currently an investment area, is projected to become EBITDA positive by mid-next year. Margin expansion will also be supported by economies of scale as fixed costs are fully absorbed and a shift towards higher-value mandates.

    06

    Sectoral Headwinds and Anticipated Recovery

    While BFSI saw mixed performance with some hiring recovery in NBFCs but a significantly subdued credit card business, and consumer durables were impacted by unseasonal rains, TeamLease anticipates acceleration in these muted sectors in Q2. The company's strategy includes gaining wallet share from existing clients and leveraging formalization trends, particularly in FMCG, to sustain growth momentum.

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