Indian E-commerce Sector Sees 35% Hiring Surge; AI Positions Command 30-40% Higher Salaries: Study
India E-commerce Hiring Jumps 35%, AI Roles Command 30-40% Pay Premium: Report
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Storyboard•27-03-2026, 18:31
India E-commerce Hiring Jumps 35%, AI Roles Command 30-40% Pay Premium: Report
•India's e-commerce and quick commerce sector saw a 35% rise in hiring demand over two years, shifting to capability-led strategies.
•Technology and engineering roles, especially AI and ML specialists, drive this growth, with demand tripling in two years.
•AI and machine learning specialists earn 30-40% more, while GenAI and LLM experts get 15-20% premiums.
•Operational hiring remains crucial, with supply chain and fulfilment demand up 25%, driven by quick commerce expansion into Tier 2/3 cities.
•India's gig workforce in digital commerce crossed 12 million in 2025, projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030, with average monthly earnings rising 28%.
