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Festive jobs boom: 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig roles expected across e-commerce, retail, logistics

· 20 September 2026 · 2 min read
Festive jobs boom: 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig roles expected across e-commerce, retail, logistics

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Festive jobs boom: 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig roles expected across e-commerce, retail, logistics.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India is expected to create 2 to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs during the July-December period, with festive hiring growing by 15-20%. A shift toward diverse talent pools and new-age operational roles is evident, emphasising early workforce planning and expansion to tier II and III cit

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