New Gigs In Town

The headlines could send India into collective depression: they incessantly speak of job losses in millions. But the festival season will bring respite—even if temporary, it could get the economy out of its coma. For those able and willing, there’s a slew of new jobs for the taking in e-commerce, food tech, fintech, BFSI and retail. Yes, what’s in demand are job roles in delivery personnel and support functions, supply and warehouse management. But this may help impart a sanguine buzz to India’s ailing economy—like having a glass of cane juice on a hot summer day. Recently, Walmart-owned Flipkart announced it would generate over 70,000 direct and lakhs of indirect seasonal jobs ahead of its Big Billion Days (BBD) sale. Ecom Express said it would create 30,000 temporary jobs. Similar plans are being shared by Amazon, BigBasket and many others to meet the...