Q-commerce drives surge in demand for blue-collar jobs in India: Survey

Quick commerce is fast emerging as the creator for blue-collar jobs, with the sector alone set to create half a million new jobs and lead the way beyond 2025, according to a survey by a global job matching and hiring platform.

The quick commerce industry hired about 40,000 workers last quarter (October 2024 – December 2024) to handle increased festive shopping and e-commerce demand. Delivery drivers, retail staff, warehouse associates, and logistics coordinators emerged as critical roles to support the industry’s fast-paced operations, the survey by Indeed stated, adding that India will need 2.43 million blue-collar workers across various industries.