E-commerce Sectoral Report 2020

Discover insights and hiring trends shaping India’s booming E-Commerce sector as it scales toward a $200B opportunity.

Since its inception in India, E-Commerce has grown into a behemoth with massively growing startups, IPOs, MandAs, and huge investor actions. It has been at the epicenter of innovation and disruption in several industries, such as retail, finance, education, health, travel, hospitality and food. Taking advantage of India’s colossal internet market, E-Commerce is on the way to reach $200 billion by 2027. 

Upon surveying hundreds of Business and Talent leaders through primary survey and exhaustive conversations, we have prepared a comprehensive report to help you flourish in the constantly changing environment.

The E-comm industry has faced many challenges in the last few years. Not only did they face a stoppage of production during the pandemic, but the sector also experienced structural headwinds. However, the sector is seeing recovery and an uptick in hiring.

Sneak Peak of Decoding Jobs Sectorial Report

E-Commerce Sector’s hiring intent: 67% Positive

India’s internet penetration is about 48% with 3/4th of the rural market yet to be tapped, hence is expected to create 12 million jobs by 2022.

top skills in demand

Increasing number of companies reaching the unicorn status in this sector has bolstered investor sentiment and many new jobs in retail and cyber-security are expected to be created.

  • Data Analyst & Scientist
  • Internet Of Things (IOT)
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Front-end Web Development
  • Soft Skills

Highlights

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Key Contributors

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Faisal Nadeem Saiyed

Director - People Services, APAC

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Nirav Jagad

Chief People Officer

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Sunil Moorjani

Head – Human Resources

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Vishpala Reddy

Regional HR Director & Head, Asia Pacific

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