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With the rapid growth of ‘quick commerce’, the need for skilled and semi-skilled (blue-collar) laborers doing manual labor is expected to increase significantly. This came to light in a survey. According to job platform ‘Indeed’, 24 lakh jobs will be created in India by 2027. Shashi Kumar, head of sales at Indeed India, said ‘quick commerce’ companies had hired more than 40,000 employees in the last quarter to meet the growing demand for festive shopping and e-commerce.
Quick commerce industry is growing rapidly
“The ‘quick commerce’ industry in India is poised for rapid growth and we are seeing a significant shift in hiring of ‘blue-collar’ workers to meet this demand,” he told PTI. Kumar said, “As the industry is expanding, the need for skilled and semi-skilled workers is increasing, making recruitment more competitive. “Employers are increasingly looking for talented people who can adapt to an increasingly technology-driven environment.”
What are blue collar jobs?
‘Blue-collar’ jobs refer to occupations that involve manual labor or skilled trades. These roles often require physical labor and practical training and experience rather than formal education. According to a survey conducted by Indeed, the average monthly base salary for these positions, including delivery drivers and retail employees, is around Rs 22,600. “India will need more than 24 lakh ‘blue-collar’ workers across various industries,” the survey found. Of these, maximum five lakh jobs are likely to be created only in the ‘quick commerce’ sector.
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