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Consumer Firms shower gig workers with festive incentives

Consumer Firms shower gig workers with festive incentives

The push is to get dark store workers from the northern and eastern regions to west and south. Companies are willing to pay ₹3,000 along with minimum wages...

Alternative debt platforms expand pool for consumer firms this festival season

Alternative debt platforms expand pool for consumer firms this festival season

E-commerce companies expect sales to surge by 30-35 per cent this festive season, due to the rise of quick commerce and consumer spending capacity.

India is moving swiftly towards instant delivery boom

India is moving swiftly towards instant delivery boom

Many consumers are past the phase of starry-eyed modern trade 'experiences,' especially in urban areas. These days, speed and convenience come first.

Festive feast: E-com, logistics players load up carts for peak demand

Festive feast: E-com, logistics players load up carts for peak demand

Projections indicate that by 2026, the sector’s inclusive nature will become evident, with Tier-II, -III & -IV cities and rural India driving more than 60% of e-commerce demand.

Beyond the grocery rush: What’s fuelling India’s instant delivery boom?

Beyond the grocery rush: What’s fuelling India’s instant delivery boom?

Particularly in urban areas, many consumers are past the phase of starry-eyed modern trade ‘experiences’. Now they prioritise convenience and speed.

India Inc extends gender diversity push to temporary hiring for festive season

India Inc extends gender diversity push to temporary hiring for festive season

There is a growing trend where companies are not just focusing on diversity for temporary roles but are also using these hires as a talent pipeline for full-time...

Over Rs 25,000 crore business generated this Janmashtami

Over Rs 25,000 crore business generated this Janmashtami

The e-commerce industry is poised for a 35% surge in sales during the upcoming festive season, which is a substantial leap from the previous year.

Rebel Foods’ funding; gig workers in demand

Rebel Foods’ funding; gig workers in demand

There will be an addition of up to 10–12 lakh gig riders across all platforms in the ramp up to the festive season peak. Though quick commerce still...

Delivery businesses protecting workers from rain fury after severe summer

Delivery businesses protecting workers from rain fury after severe summer

At least five units of these companies have introduced joining bonuses with a clawback period of one-three months during the monsoon. This is to ensure they have a...

High festive sales pitch sets tempo for temp hiring

High festive sales pitch sets tempo for temp hiring

TeamLease is seeing robust demand for roles such as delivery personnel, warehouse workers, customer service representatives, packaging, labelling, quality control and order fulfilment staff, mostly from the ecommerce...

Rising EPFO and NPS subscribers signal surge in formal jobs

Rising EPFO and NPS subscribers signal surge in formal jobs

“The number of contributing members to PF has been growing at a CAGR of over 20 percent since 2018, whereas the overall workforce has grown at about 2...

Staffing Challenges in Consumer Durables & Electronics: 57% Attrition Sparks Urgency

Staffing Challenges in Consumer Durables & Electronics: 57% Attrition Sparks Urgency

“Attrition is a persistent obstacle that can substantially impact an organization’s bottom line and growth prospects."

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