New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- With India's festive season approaching and consumers gearing up to make the most of a wave of discounts on everything from electronics and fashion to groceries and gifts, e-commerce giants are stepping up hiring to meet the anticipated surge in demand. From warehouses and fulfilment centres to last-mile delivery, companies are expanding their workforce to handle the festive rush.

E-commerce companies like Amazon and Meesho have ramped up hiring to meet the expected surge in demand. On Wednesday, Amazon India said it is offering more than 1.6 lakh temporary positions across its operations network, which supports both its e-commerce and quick-commerce businesses.

In a blog post, the company said, "These include dire...