E-commerce Boom: 10 Lakh Gig Workers, 2.5 Lakh Contractual Staff to be Hired for Festive Season

The e-commerce sector is set to employ 10 lakh gig workers and 2.5 lakh contractual staff during the festive season due to a 35% surge in sales, as reported by TeamLease Services. The hiring spike emphasizes the sector’s role in job creation and its contribution to India's economic goals.

The e-commerce sector is expected to employ 10 lakh gig workers and 2.5 lakh contractual staff for the upcoming festive season, according to TeamLease Services on Thursday.

The industry anticipates a 35% increase in sales during the festive season, a significant rise from the previous year, stated TeamLease Services Senior VP and Business Head, Balasubramanian A.

He added that the festive season will drive sales and job creation on a large scale. The hiring wave underscores the sector's pivotal role in job creation and its substantial contribution to India’s vision of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025.