Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part H (2025)

This case study analyzes the recruitment practices at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a key function influencing the quality and efficiency of its multi-sector workforce. Effective talent acquisition is crucial for RIL's continued competitive advantage across energy, retail, and digital services. The study systematically explores RIL’s comprehensive hiring framework, covering workforce planning, sourcing, advanced selection methods, and onboarding, using a secondary research methodology that synthesizes official data, academic literature, and industry reports. The analysis highlights RIL's strategic alignment with modern HRM theories, such as the Resource-Based View (RBV), through its focus on long-term talent acquisition and the application of AI-powered tools for screening and efficiency. Key findings indicate that RIL effectively leverages strong employer branding and structured campus recruitment to attract top talent. Despite challenges related to intense competition for specialized skills and the need for domain-specific hiring across diverse verticals, RIL demonstrates superior employee retention rates compared to industry benchmarks, attributed to its focus on development and career growth. The study concludes that Reliance’s integrated strategy of technology adoption and strategic talent planning positions it as a leader in modern recruitment excellence.