E-commerce firms focusing on quick deliveries this festival season

The e-commerce industry is poised for a 35 per cent surge in sales during the upcoming festive season, according to a TeamLease report

Quick commerce may steal a march on traditional e-commerce players this festival season.

The e-commerce industry is poised to witness a 35 per cent surge in sales this festival season, marking a substantial increase from the previous year, according to a TeamLease report.

To meet the anticipated demand, e-commerce firms are planning to hire additional personnel to ensure smooth operations and on-time deliveries during festival rush. It reflects the sector’s robust expansion and the rising consumer confidence in online shopping.

The quick commerce segment has heated up with Flipkart’s launch of ‘Minutes’. Ahead of its upcoming flagship