E-commerce demand surges amid heatwave, manpower needs increase

E-commerce platforms are witnessing a notable surge in demand for essential items such as groceries, as consumers are increasingly turning to the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes and avoid venturing out during the heatwave conditions. This heightened demand for deliveries is also driving up the need for additional manpower across e-commerce and quick-commerce companies, according to an Economic Times report.

Demand trends and projections

Industry experts reveal that in the past month alone, daily deliveries by e-commerce entities, including quick-commerce platforms, have escalated to over two million, compared to 1.2-1.5 million deliveries recorded a year earlier.