TEAMLEASE - Team Lease Serv.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
TeamLease Services Limited has announced a series of group meetings with institutional investors and research analysts scheduled for February 24, 2026. Hosted by Kotak Institutional Equities in Mumbai, the sessions will include prominent firms such as Tata Asset Management, ICICI Lombard, and Bandhan Mutual Fund. The company will utilize two one-hour slots to engage with over 15 different investment entities. Discussions will be limited to publicly available information, ensuring no unpublished price-sensitive information is shared.
- Investor meetings scheduled for February 24, 2026, at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
- Participation from 15+ institutional investors including Tata Asset Management and ICICI Lombard
- Event hosted by Kotak Institutional Equities under the 'Chasing Growth 2026' theme
- Two distinct group sessions planned between 14:00 and 16:00
TeamLease Services has issued a postal ballot notice to shareholders to approve a major leadership transition. Ms. Suparna Mitra is proposed to be appointed as the new Managing Director & CEO, while current MD Mr. Ashok Reddy will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. Additionally, co-founder Mr. Manish Sabharwal will move from Executive Vice Chairman to a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director position. The e-voting process for these resolutions will run from February 18 to March 19, 2026, with final results expected by March 21, 2026.
- Ms. Suparna Mitra proposed for appointment as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)
- Mr. Ashok Reddy to transition from Managing Director to Executive Vice Chairman
- Co-founder Mr. Manish Sabharwal moving from Executive Vice Chairman to Non-Executive Director
- Remote e-voting period scheduled from February 18, 2026, to March 19, 2026
- Postal ballot results to be announced on or before March 21, 2026
TeamLease reported a flat revenue quarter but achieved a 22% YoY EBITDA growth and a 69% QoQ PBT surge, the latter aided by tax refund interest. The company faced a significant headcount reduction of 27,000 associates, primarily due to a regulatory-driven transition where a large NBFC client absorbed 20,000 staff. Specialized staffing showed resilience with 7% YoY headcount growth, driven by the GCC segment which contributes 65% of its revenue. Management remains optimistic about Q4 recovery, citing a healthy pipeline of 16,000 open positions in general staffing.
- EBITDA grew 22% YoY and PBT jumped 69% QoQ, driven by interest credit on tax refunds.
- Total headcount dropped by 27,000, primarily due to a large NBFC client absorbing 20,000 associates.
- Specialized staffing headcount grew 7% YoY, with GCCs contributing 65% of net revenue.
- General staffing added 22 new logos, with 55% under variable or outcome-linked pricing.
- Management reported over 16,000 open positions and expects recovery in Q4 FY26.
TeamLease Services Limited has announced a series of group meetings with institutional investors and research analysts scheduled for February 10, 2026. The meetings, hosted by Nuvama Institutional Equities, will take place at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. High-profile participants include Goldman Sachs Asset Management, SBI Life Insurance, UTI Mutual Fund, and JM Mutual Fund. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared, and discussions will be based on publicly available documents.
- Group meetings scheduled for February 10, 2026, hosted by Nuvama Institutional Equities.
- Participation from over 15 major funds including Goldman Sachs, SBI Life, and 360 One.
- Two specific time slots allocated: 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM and 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM.
- Company confirms that only publicly available information will be discussed during the sessions.
TeamLease Services Limited has informed the exchanges that the audio recording of its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call is now available for public access. The call was conducted on February 04, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST following the announcement of quarterly results. This disclosure is a standard procedural requirement under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The recording provides management's perspective on the company's financial performance and future outlook.
- Audio recording of the Q3 FY26 earnings call held on Feb 04, 2026, is now live.
- The call was hosted at 05:00 P.M. IST to discuss quarterly financial results.
- Filing is in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
- Investors can access the recording via the company's official website link provided in the filing.
TeamLease Services reported a strong bottom-line performance for Q3 FY26, with consolidated PAT rising 53% QoQ to ₹42 crore. Although total revenue remained flat at ₹3,037 crore, EBITDA margins improved to 1.41% from 1.27% in the previous quarter. The company faced a 7% sequential decline in total headcount to 3.35 lakh, primarily due to insourcing by a large BFSI client in the General Staffing segment. However, Specialized Staffing showed robust growth, with revenue increasing 33% YoY and a growing focus on Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
- Consolidated PAT grew 53% QoQ and 50% YoY to ₹42 crore in Q3 FY26.
- EBITDA increased by 11% sequentially to ₹43 crore, with margins expanding to 1.41%.
- Total headcount dropped 7% QoQ to 3.35 lakh, impacted by BFSI client insourcing.
- Specialized Staffing revenue surged 33% YoY to ₹195 crore, now serving over 100 GCC clients.
- Maintains a healthy liquidity position with a free cash balance of ₹430 crore.
TeamLease Services reported a strong 50% YoY growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹42.5 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by operational efficiencies and interest on tax refunds. However, the company faced a significant headcount loss of approximately 27,000 associates, primarily due to insourcing by a large BFSI client. Despite the headcount drop, EBITDA margins improved to 1.41% from 1.27% in the previous quarter. A substantial income tax refund of ₹106.1 crore has significantly bolstered the company's net free cash position to ₹430 crore.
- PAT grew 50% YoY to ₹42.5 crore, while EBITDA increased 22% YoY to ₹42.5 crore.
- Total headcount declined 7% QoQ to 335,165, impacted by a loss of ~27k associates in the BFSI segment.
- Specialized Staffing revenue grew 30% YoY, with GCCs now contributing over 65% of its revenue.
- Net free cash stands at ₹430 crore following an income tax refund of ₹106.1 crore.
- Added 107 new logos during the quarter across various business segments.
TeamLease Services reported a steady performance for Q3 FY26 with standalone revenue at ₹2,720.09 crore, representing a modest 1.3% YoY growth. Net profit for the quarter rose 13.6% YoY to ₹29.81 crore, even after accounting for a ₹2.74 crore exceptional charge related to the New Labour Codes. The company also consolidated its ownership in TSR Darashaw HR Services by acquiring the remaining 10% stake. While tax litigation regarding Section 80JJAA persists, recent legal developments show a favorable trend for the company.
- Standalone Revenue from operations reached ₹2,720.09 crore in Q3 FY26 compared to ₹2,685.75 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Net Profit increased to ₹29.81 crore from ₹26.23 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
- Recognized an exceptional item of ₹2.74 crore due to increased gratuity and leave liabilities from the New Labour Codes.
- Completed the acquisition of the remaining 10% stake in TSR Darashaw HR Services for ₹1.64 crore, making it a 100% subsidiary.
- Standalone Basic EPS improved to ₹17.78 for the quarter, up from ₹15.64 in Q3 FY25.
TeamLease Services Limited has scheduled its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call for February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The call will be hosted by HDFC Securities and will feature top management including the Executive Vice Chairman and the CFO. This is a standard regulatory announcement ahead of the quarterly financial results. Investors can expect discussions on the company's operational performance and staffing industry trends during the session.
- Conference call for Q3 FY26 results scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 17:00 IST.
- Management representation includes Executive Vice Chairman Ashok Reddy and CFO/COO Ramani Dathi.
- The call is organized by HDFC Securities with universal dial-in numbers +91 22 6280 1458 and +91 22 7115 8846.
- Discussion will cover specialized staffing and degree apprenticeship segments alongside core results.
TeamLease Services Limited has announced a change in its registered office location within the city of Bangalore. The Board of Directors approved this shift via a circular resolution on January 08, 2026. The office is moving from Koramangala (Pincode 560095) to HAL Industrial Estate (Pincode 560037). This change is effective immediately and remains within the same jurisdiction of the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
- Board approved the shifting of the registered office via circular resolution on January 08, 2026
- The office moves from Koramangala Industrial Layout (560095) to INFINIX SQUARE, HAL Industrial Estate (560037)
- The shift is within the local limits of Bangalore and the same ROC jurisdiction
- The change is effective from January 08, 2026
TeamLease Services Limited has appointed Mr. Vamsikrishna Ithamraju as the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) effective January 07, 2026. Mr. Ithamraju brings over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, most recently serving as the CTO at Axis Mutual Fund. He will be responsible for leading digital transformation projects and technology initiatives for the company's employment cluster. This move highlights the company's focus on modernizing legacy platforms and driving AI-led transformations to enhance business growth.
- Appointment of Mr. Vamsikrishna Ithamraju as CDIO effective January 07, 2026
- New CDIO brings over 20 years of experience in fintech, capital markets, and consulting
- Previously served as CTO at Axis Mutual Fund, focusing on scalable digital platforms
- Mandate includes driving cloud-native and AI-led transformations for the employment cluster
- Holds an MBA in Systems from SP Jain School of Management and multiple industry certifications
TeamLease Services Limited has received a demand order under Section 73 of the Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, for the period April 2021 to March 2022. The tax authority has contested the company's GST exemption claim on farm labor supply, reclassifying it as apprenticeship training. A penalty of ₹19,65,215 has been imposed as part of the order. The company maintains that there is no material impact on its financials and intends to file an appeal or recover the amount from customers via indemnity clauses.
- Penalty of ₹19,65,215 imposed by the Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Bengaluru
- Dispute involves GST exemption claims for supply of farm labor during FY 2021-22
- Authority ruled that the services qualify as Apprenticeship Training rather than agricultural operations
- Company plans to file an appeal with the appellate authority within the 3-month permissible timeline
- Management states the order has no material impact on operations and is treated as a contingent liability
TeamLease Services has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until February 6, 2026, which is 48 hours after the scheduled board meeting. This is a standard procedure to prevent insider trading before material financial information is made public.
- Trading window closure starts from January 01, 2026
- Closure is for the purpose of declaring Q3 FY26 unaudited financial results
- Window to remain closed until February 06, 2026, or 48 hours post-board meeting
- Applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives as per SEBI norms
Hansini Management Consultant Private Limited, a promoter of TeamLease Services Limited, has pledged 84,050 equity shares. This transaction represents 0.50% of the company's total share capital and was executed on December 16, 2025. The pledge serves as security for a ₹22 crore Loan against Property (LAP) sanctioned by Kotak Securities Limited. This is a new encumbrance for the promoter, who maintains a total shareholding of 7.8% in the company.
- Promoter Hansini Management Consultant pledged 84,050 shares on December 16, 2025.
- The pledged amount represents 0.50% of the total equity share capital of the company.
- The pledge is collateral for a ₹22 crore Loan against Property from Kotak Securities Limited.
- Total promoter holding for Hansini Management stands at 13,14,421 shares or 7.8%.
TeamLease Services announced Suparna Mitra as the new MD & CEO, succeeding Ashok Reddy, effective February 2, 2026. Ashok Reddy will transition to Executive Vice Chairman. Manish Sabharwal will step down from executive responsibilities but remain a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Suparna Mitra previously led Titan's Watches & Wearables division, achieving 2x revenue growth in three years to reach ₹4,500cr in FY 2024-25.
- Suparna Mitra appointed as MD & CEO effective February 2, 2026
- Ashok Reddy transitions to Executive Vice Chairman
- Titan's Watches & Wearables division delivered 2x revenue growth under Suparna Mitra
- TeamLease has grown to revenues of over ₹11,000 crore
- TeamLease has hired 24 lakh+ people over the last 25 years
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for Q2FY26 was INR 3,041 Cr, up 8% YoY. General Staffing and Allied Services grew 7% YoY to INR 2,783 Cr in Q2FY26. Specialised Staffing Services saw a significant 34% YoY growth to INR 191 Cr in Q2FY26. For H1FY26, total revenue reached INR 5,945 Cr, a 10% increase YoY.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not explicitly disclosed by percentage, but the company operates primarily in India with a focus on Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and is expanding its Global Capability Centre (GCC) business.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins contracted to 1.09% in 9M FY25 from 1.4% in FY24. PAT margin for Q2FY26 was 0.9%, consistent with Q2FY25. Specialised staffing margins, historically 7-9%, were impacted by IT sector headwinds, dropping to 6.64% in H1FY24.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin was 1.3% in Q2FY26, up from 1.2% in Q2FY25. Absolute EBITDA for Q2FY26 was INR 38 Cr, a 15% increase YoY from INR 33 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
Historical CapEx for technology platforms is largely completed. Current investments are focused on sales and marketing for the HR-Tech segment, expected to continue for two quarters to drive revenue growth.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Ratings reaffirmed at CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1 in April 2025. The company maintains zero long-term debt. Bank line utilization averaged 57% for the 12 months ended December 2024.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Associate Salaries (Human Capital) representing approximately 87% of total costs under the company's 'collect-and-pay' model.
Import Sources
Domestic sourcing of associates across India, with a growing focus on Tier 2 cities to manage costs.
Key Suppliers
Primary sourcing channels include the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Work Integrated Learning Program (WILP) for trainee associates.
Capacity Expansion
Current headcount reached 362,000 in Q2FY26, up 3% YoY. The company has a demand pipeline of 20,000+ open positions across banking, FMCG, and FMCD sectors.
Raw Material Costs
Associate costs are largely pass-through under the collect-and-pay model (87% of revenue). Core employee salary hikes and a slight decline in Per-Associate-Per-Month (PAPM) fees have pressured margins.
Manufacturing Efficiency
FTE productivity ratio improved to 382 in Q2FY26, enabling the company to manage headcount growth without increasing core overhead.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
20-25%
Growth Strategy
Achieving growth through a shift to variable markup contracts (67% of new logos in Q2FY26), expanding the 'long tail' of medium/small clients with higher PAPM, and inorganic growth via HR-Tech acquisitions like Wallet HR and Ikigai Enablers.
Products & Services
General Staffing, IT Specialised Staffing, Degree Apprenticeship (DA), EdTech services, and HR-Tech solutions (Wallet HR).
Brand Portfolio
TeamLease, Avantis Regtech, Ecentric, IMSI Staffing, Wallet HR.
New Products/Services
HR-Tech product go-lives and sales improvements are expected to contribute to revenue in the next two quarters.
Market Expansion
Focusing on the 'long tail' of medium and small customers and expanding specialized staffing in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) business.
Market Share & Ranking
One of the largest organized players in the Indian staffing industry.
Strategic Alliances
Corporate guarantee provided to TeamLease Skills University (TLSU); strategic stakes in TR Darashaw, Wallet HR, and Ikigai Enablers.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The staffing industry is growing through formalisation and labor code streamlining. Current growth for organized players is ~20% YoY, though the industry faces high attrition (45-55%) and thin margins (1-2%).
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from unorganized regional players and large organized firms like Quess Corp.
Competitive Moat
Scale and compliance track record as a leading organized firm. The 'collect-and-pay' model for 87% of revenue ensures a low working capital cycle (receivables < 20 days), providing a durable competitive advantage.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to the formalisation of the Indian economy and IT sector hiring trends; IT slowdown reduced high-margin specialised staffing headcount.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing corporate preference for organized staffing to ensure labor law compliance and ease of doing business.
Geopolitical Risks
Low direct impact; indirect impact through global IT demand affecting the specialized staffing segment.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Labor code streamlining (positive); New Education Policy (NEP) implementation delayed EdTech billing; discontinuation of the NEEM scheme (negative) impacted the apprenticeship segment.
Environmental Compliance
Low risk; focus on energy efficiency and waste management in office operations.
Taxation Policy Impact
Benefit from 80JJAA deduction; the company received favorable assessment orders for AY2021 and AY2022 and has outstanding tax refunds of INR 240 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
Outstanding income tax refunds of INR 240 crore as of September 30, 2024. Favorable 80JJAA orders received for AY21/22.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Operating margin contraction to 1.0% in H1FY25 from 1.4% in FY24; high attrition rate of 45-55% increasing replacement costs; IT sector recovery timing.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Primarily India-centric; shifting mix between Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities to manage operational costs.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on government apprenticeship frameworks (NAPS/WILP) for the trainee segment growth.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by digital investments in backend process automation and HR-Tech acquisitions like Wallet HR.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low risk; receivables are maintained under 20 days and no single client exceeds 9% of revenue.