Tech, hospitality, retail drive Tata Group headcount surge

Tata Group headcount grew by 8,770 in FY26 over FY25 driven by additions at its new business across digital, electronics, defence tech, and battery manufacturing. Total group headcount as on March 31, 2026 was 1,160,125, as compared to 1,151,353 a year back, according to disclosures in the Tata Sons FY26 annual report.

The group’s contract manufacturing unit Tata Electronics showed the highest workforce growth (31,71%), adding 20,819 employees during the year, taking the total workforce to 86,466 at the end of FY26 (FY25: 65,647).