Overview

• E-commerce and retail are expected to account for 35–40% of festive hiring, with BFSI staffing needs rising by about 30% for field sales and POS deployments.
• Logistics and delivery roles will spike by up to 35% as companies bolster last-mile operations for the festival rush.
• Metro markets are projected to add 19% more seasonal jobs, with tier II cities such as Lucknow and Varanasi seeing demand climb 42%.
• Wages in major cities are set to increase by up to 15%, and emerging hubs like Kanpur will offer up to 22% higher pay for temporary workers.
• Women’s participation in short-term roles is up by 23% this year, reflecting a shift toward flexible, seasonal employment.