Festive season to generate up to 2 lakh jobs

Bengaluru: Over 2 lakh jobs are expected to be generated this festive season, across various sectors including retail, e-commerce, logistics, and consumer services.

Every year, during the festive season, which begins in the second week of August, companies hire more people to cater to the increased demand.

Hiring for this year’s festive period is up by about 20–25% compared to last year. Sectors such as quick commerce and third-party logistics are driving the uptick, supported by significant investments in supply chain and last-mile delivery infrastructure.