Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- Temporary hiring across organised retail, e-commerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables is expected to grow 15-20 per cent during the 2026 festive season, with South and West India likely to lead the demand as businesses prepare for longer sale periods and faster fulfilment, according to a report by TeamLease Services.

The TeamLease Festive Season Workforce Report 2026 said festive hiring is moving beyond bulk recruitment towards more specialised frontline roles, as retailers and e-commerce companies increasingly focus on speed, productivity and customer experience.

Hiring demand is expected to be strongest in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad, although workforce addition...