Job growth 2024 in India: According to a report on Sunday, more than 2.16 lakh job vacancies were reported this festive season in the country, an increase of 20 per cent compared to 1.8 lakh job vacancies last year.
The festive season saw a significant increase in hiring in key sectors such as logistics, e-commerce, retail and hospitality. Additionally, the rapid expansion of the fast-trade industry contributed to this hiring drive, said apna.co, a leading employment and professional networking platform.
Among sectors, logistics and operations saw the greatest growth, with a 70 percent increase in job openings. Retail and e-commerce followed with a 30 percent increase, while the restaurant and hospitality sector grew 25 percent.
This hiring trend is not limited to major metropolitan cities and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are also seeing a significant increase in job opportunities.
While Tier 1 cities like Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad have seen a 20 per cent increase in job openings, the demand in Tier 2 and 3 cities is even more notable.
Cities like Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Indore, Kanpur, Chandigarh, Patna, Coimbatore and Jaipur have recorded a 25 per cent rise in job vacancies.
According to the report, factors such as increasing urbanization, the expansion of shopping malls and quick-service restaurants, and improving consumer spending are driving this growth.
“Our sector-specific marketing campaigns helped us offer customized solutions in industries such as logistics, e-commerce and express trade, playing key roles such as logistics managers, warehouse associates, delivery partners and customer service managers. “said Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of Apna.co.
The retail and e-commerce sector is also expanding, adding 18,000 positions, including category growth managers, sales associates and customer service managers to improve the consumer experience.
In hospitality, 14,000 jobs have opened for positions such as restaurant managers, front-of-house staff and administrative staff, the report mentions.
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