Summary:

According to Adecco India, India's festive season in H2 2025 is predicted to generate over 2.16 lakh seasonal jobs, representing a 15-20% rise in gig and temporary work year on year. Retail, ecommerce, BFSI, logistics, hotels, travel, and fast-moving consumer goods are fuelling demand. Companies are recruiting ahead of big festivals, backed by improving sentiment, a favourable monsoon, and post-election confidence. Tier II cities are enjoying a 42% increase, while metros are growing at a 19% rate.

Compensation is predicted to climb by 12-15% in metro cities and 18-22% in developing areas, with women's involvement increasing by 23% year on year due to the desire for flexible positions. Logistics hiring might climb by 30-35%, while BFSI is expecting a 30% increase due to more field deployments. Hospitality and travel are expected to rise by 20-25%, with e-commerce and retail accounting for 35-40% of new hiring. Employers increasingly prioritise skills, organised hiring, and long-term staff integration.

Source: IBEF

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