Staffing companies employ people on their own payroll and place them with client companies, for a few months or for years. They handle hiring, pay, statutory benefits and compliance; the client gets the work done without adding permanent headcount.
The industry is led by two large listed companies, Quess and TeamLease, followed by the Indian arms of global groups and a set of specialists. This list covers eight that an employer is most likely to shortlist.
How this list was put together
- First three. The three largest staffing companies in India: Quess and TeamLease by published FY26 revenue, and Randstad India as the largest foreign-owned operator by payroll headcount.
- Fourth onward. An editorial selection of companies with a distinct specialism, in the order we chose. These companies are not ranked by size against each other, because most are private and publish no comparable figures.
- Who can appear. Companies whose main business in India is staffing: employing people on their own payroll and deploying them at clients. Pure recruitment (permanent hiring) firms and job portals are not included.
- Figures. Each entry shows the most recent figure the company or a filing has published, with its date.
| Rank | Name | Size or specialism | Headquarters | Founded | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quess Corp | ₹15,305 crore revenue (FY26) | Bengaluru | 2007 | NSE: QUESS |
| 2 | TeamLease Services | ₹11,791 crore revenue (FY26) | Bengaluru | 2002 | NSE: TEAMLEASE |
| 3 | Randstad India | 70,000+ employees on payroll (2025) | Chennai | 1992 (as Ma Foi) | Unlisted (subsidiary of Randstad N.V.) |
| 4 | TopHawks | 26,500+ field executives (company figure) | Noida | 2015 | Private |
| 5 | CIEL HR Services | ₹1,504 crore revenue (FY25) | Chennai | 2015 | Unlisted; draft IPO papers filed |
| 6 | Genius HRTech | 70,000+ associates (2026) | Kolkata | 1993 | Listed (formerly Genius Consultants) |
| 7 | ManpowerGroup India | 13 offices in India | Gurugram | — | Unlisted (subsidiary of ManpowerGroup) |
| 8 | Adecco India | 2,500 planned GCC roles (2025) | Bengaluru | — | Unlisted (subsidiary of Adecco Group) |
8 staffing companies in India
Ranked by size or specialism. Figures as of 17 October 2026.
- 1
Quess Corp
The largest listed staffing company in India by revenue
- Size or specialism
- ₹15,305 crore revenue (FY26)
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2007
- Industry
- Staffing and workforce management
- Ownership
- NSE: QUESS
Quess reported total revenue of ₹15,305 crore for the year to March 2026, up 2% on the year before, with EBITDA of ₹312 crore. At the end of the fourth quarter it had 4,78,594 associates on its rolls, the largest workforce of any company in this list.
It began in 2007 as IKYA Human Capital Solutions. In 2025 it separated its technology services and facility management businesses into two companies, Digitide Solutions and Bluspring Enterprises, which left Quess focused on staffing and workforce services.
- 2
TeamLease Services
General, specialised and apprenticeship staffing
- Size or specialism
- ₹11,791 crore revenue (FY26)
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2002
- Industry
- Staffing
- Ownership
- NSE: TEAMLEASE
TeamLease's revenue from operations was ₹11,791 crore in the year to March 2026, with a profit after tax of ₹147.1 crore. Its headcount at the end of the year was 3,40,600: 2,86,500 in general staffing, 46,600 degree apprentices and 7,500 in specialised (mostly IT) staffing. The company says it works for more than 4,000 employers.
It was founded in 2002 by Manish Sabharwal and Ashok Reddy. Suparna Mitra is managing director and chief executive.
- 3
Randstad India
Indian arm of the Dutch staffing group, built on Ma Foi
- Size or specialism
- 70,000+ employees on payroll (2025)
- Headquarters
- Chennai
- Founded
- 1992 (as Ma Foi)
- Industry
- Staffing and recruitment
- Ownership
- Unlisted (subsidiary of Randstad N.V.)
Randstad India grew out of Ma Foi, the HR services firm K. Pandiarajan founded in 1992. Vedior bought a majority stake in Ma Foi in 2004, and Randstad acquired Vedior in 2008, after which the business became Ma Foi Randstad and later Randstad India.
As a private subsidiary it does not publish Indian revenue. Its chief financial officer said in May 2025 that it had more than 70,000 employees on its payroll and expected revenue growth of over 15% in FY26.
- 4
TopHawks
Field sales, merchandising and promoter staffing across India
- Size or specialism
- 26,500+ field executives (company figure)
- Headquarters
- Noida
- Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Field staffing, sales outsourcing and payroll
- Ownership
- Private
TopHawks is a Noida-based company that supplies and manages field teams: sales executives, promoters, merchandisers, mystery shoppers and brand activation crews. According to the company, it has worked since 2015 across 246+ cities in 27+ states, has 26,500+ field executives deployed for 500+ brands, processes payroll for 7,500+ employees a month, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
It is the most specialised company in this list. Where Quess and TeamLease cover every kind of temporary role, TopHawks concentrates on retail and field execution, which suits brands that want staffing and on-ground supervision from one supplier. It is privately held and does not publish audited revenue, so its size cannot be compared with the listed companies above.
- 5
CIEL HR Services
Staffing and recruitment group founded by Ma Foi's founder
- Size or specialism
- ₹1,504 crore revenue (FY25)
- Headquarters
- Chennai
- Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Staffing and recruitment
- Ownership
- Unlisted; draft IPO papers filed
CIEL HR was set up in 2015 by K. Pandiarajan, who had founded Ma Foi, and Latha Rajan. Its revenue from operations rose 38.5% to ₹1,504 crore in the year to March 2025, with a net profit of ₹14.7 crore.
It has filed draft papers with SEBI for an initial public offering, so more detailed figures are public than for most private staffing firms.
- 6
Genius HRTech
Kolkata-founded staffing and HR services company
- Size or specialism
- 70,000+ associates (2026)
- Headquarters
- Kolkata
- Founded
- 1993
- Industry
- Staffing and HR services
- Ownership
- Listed (formerly Genius Consultants)
Genius HRTech, formerly Genius Consultants, was founded in 1993 by R. P. Yadav. In July 2026 it reported more than 70,000 associates deployed across over 1,500 client locations, with operations in 16 states.
It is one of the older Indian-owned staffing firms and is strongest in eastern India.
- 7
ManpowerGroup India
Indian operation of the US workforce solutions group
- Size or specialism
- 13 offices in India
- Headquarters
- Gurugram
- Founded
- —
- Industry
- Staffing and recruitment
- Ownership
- Unlisted (subsidiary of ManpowerGroup)
ManpowerGroup India is part of the US-listed ManpowerGroup, which runs the Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions brands. Its corporate office is in Gurugram and it lists branch offices in 12 more cities, from Indore and Lucknow to Chennai and Kolkata.
Sandeep Gulati was appointed managing director for India in 2019. The Indian business does not publish separate revenue figures.
- 8
Adecco India
Indian operation of the Swiss Adecco Group
- Size or specialism
- 2,500 planned GCC roles (2025)
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- —
- Industry
- Staffing and recruitment
- Ownership
- Unlisted (subsidiary of Adecco Group)
Adecco India is the local arm of the Switzerland-based Adecco Group, one of the largest staffing groups in the world. In January 2025 it opened a second office in Bengaluru and said it would expand the staff serving global capability centres from over 400 to more than 2,500 by the end of that year.
Sunil Chemmankotil is country manager. Like ManpowerGroup and Randstad, it does not publish Indian revenue separately.
How to choose a staffing company
Match the company to the role
General staffing companies such as Quess and TeamLease cover the widest range of roles and locations. For field sales, retail promoters or merchandisers, a specialist that also supervises the team on the ground can be simpler to manage. For IT and engineering contractors, look at the specialised staffing arms of the larger firms.
Check compliance, not only the fee
The staffing company is the legal employer. Ask how it handles provident fund, ESI, gratuity and the new labour codes, how quickly it pays associates, and whether it can show challans and returns for your deployments.
Ask about coverage in your cities
National reach on a slide does not always mean a recruiter in every district. Ask for the number of associates already deployed in the cities you need.
Limits of this list
Only Quess and TeamLease publish audited Indian revenue for FY26. Randstad India, ManpowerGroup India and Adecco India report as part of global groups, and TopHawks, CIEL HR and Genius HRTech are compared on the figures they have made public. Headcount figures are not all measured the same way: some are year-end totals, some are company statements. Nothing here is a recommendation for a specific contract; ask each company for references in your industry.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest staffing company in India?
Quess Corp, by revenue. It reported total revenue of ₹15,305 crore for FY26 and about 4.8 lakh associates at the end of March 2026. TeamLease Services is second, with revenue from operations of ₹11,791 crore.
What does a staffing company do?
It employs people on its own payroll and places them with client companies. It recruits them, pays them, handles provident fund, ESI and other statutory benefits, and replaces people who leave. The client directs the day-to-day work.
Is TeamLease bigger than Quess?
No. In FY26 Quess reported higher revenue (₹15,305 crore against ₹11,791 crore) and more associates (about 4.8 lakh against 3.4 lakh).
Which staffing companies are listed in India?
Quess Corp (NSE: QUESS) and TeamLease Services (NSE: TEAMLEASE) are the two largest. Randstad, ManpowerGroup and Adecco are listed abroad through their parent companies.
Which staffing company is best for field sales and retail promoters?
For field roles, look for a company that specialises in them and supervises teams on the ground. TopHawks, for example, concentrates on field sales, merchandising and promoter staffing. Ask any supplier for deployments in your cities and industry.
Sources
- TeamLease Services: press release, Q4 and FY26 results, TeamLease Services (NSE filing). nsearchives.nseindia.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. TeamLease revenue, profit, headcount, employers and chief executive.
- Quess Corp: Q4 and FY26 financial results, InvestyWise. investywise.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. Quess revenue, EBITDA and associate headcount. Secondary source; confirm against the Quess results filing.
- Randstad India CFO says executive hiring booming, The Finance Story. thefinancestory.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. Randstad India payroll headcount and growth outlook.
- Ma Foi founder Pandiarajan starts second innings in HR services, Business Standard. business-standard.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. Ma Foi, Vedior and Randstad history; founding of CIEL HR.
- CIEL HR posts revenue and profit growth ahead of IPO, Staffing Industry Analysts. staffingindustry.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. CIEL HR FY25 revenue and profit.
- Genius HRTech: 34 years transforming India's workforce, India CSR. indiacsr.in. Accessed 17 October 2026. Genius HRTech founding, founder and associates.
- ManpowerGroup India: our offices, ManpowerGroup India. manpowergroup.co.in. Accessed 17 October 2026. Corporate office and branch cities.
- ManpowerGroup names Sandeep Gulati as managing director for India, People Matters. peoplematters.in. Accessed 17 October 2026. ManpowerGroup India leadership.
- Adecco India to expand GCC workforce to over 2,500 by year end, HRKatha. hrkatha.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. Adecco India expansion and country manager.
- TopHawks, TopHawks. tophawks.com. Accessed 17 October 2026. TopHawks coverage, field executives, brands and certification, as stated by the company.
