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India’s 2026 festive season could generate between 2.5 lakh and 2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, according to Adecco India. Hiring is projected to increase 15-20% year-on-year, driven by e-commerce, logistics, quick commerce, organised retail and BFSI. Around 45% of workforce demand is expected from tier-II and tier-III cities, while temporary wages could rise 12-15% in metros and 8-10% in smaller cities. Retail sales associates, customer support executives, field sales professionals, merchandisers and manufacturing operators are expected to remain in demand.