Gaming
From Valsad to SC: Justice Pardiwala holds fate of $3 billion gaming industry, 2 lakh jobs
E-commerce export hubs to create 2.25-2.75 lakh new jobs in India: Report
Recent data by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship showed that online vendors have generated 15-16 million jobs, including 3-4 million for women
E-commerce platforms (EPOMs), FATF warned, are increasingly being used not just to buy materials, but to sell goods to generate revenue from low-cost items to merchandise pushing extremist ideologies. The trade-based laundering model involves terrorists buying and shipping products via EPOMs, which are then resold abroad to generate funds.
E-commerce export hubs are expected to generate 2.25-2.75 lakh new jobs, a report by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship said.
Notably, the government has planned to establish 50 e-commerce export hubs. Recent data showed that online vendors have generated 15-16 million jobs, including 3-4 million for women. The key job roles that have expanded in the e-commerce sector are marketing, merchandising, and management roles.
The growing significance of the logistics industry is closely linked to the expansion of e-commerce hubs.
The report mentioned that there has been a growing demand for specialized roles across various sectors including retail management, cross-border trade, logistics and supply chain coordination, global marketplace operation, digital payment solutions, data analytics, international career support, export compliance, international marketing, sustainability, and tech-enabled trade facilitation due to increasing integration of advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, data analysis and cybersecurity.
However, only 10% of the logistics sector comprises formal players and only 4.5% of the workforce is skilled. The shortage of skilled workers, especially in areas like advanced equipment handling and complex international consignment management has hindered the sector's ability to harness new technologies fully.
Only 41% of offline vendors engage in digital upskilling or creating new job opportunities.
"India is making significant strides in transforming its economy by focusing on emerging sectors and integrating advanced technologies like AI. As part of this transformation, the government established 50 e-commerce export hubs that boost exports to $100 billion and strengthen India's global trade presence. These hubs are creating a demand for a highly skilled workforce, especially in the logistics sector, due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce. With logistics apprentices growing from 400 in 2018-19 to over 20,000 in 2023-24, and given the expansion of e-commerce hubs and the logistics sector, we project a 50% year-on-year increase in apprentices over the next three years," Ramesh Alluri, CEO of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship said.
SPOTLIGHT
Big-ticket buying decisions now demand more than just logic and product specs – they require trust, emotional connection, and brand stories that resonate.
Read MoreExplained: What the Online Gaming Bill means for the industry, users and platforms
The Online Gaming Bill 2025 imposes severe penalties, allows warrantless search and seizure, and empowers a central authority to regulate the digital gaming ecosystem. It is expected to disrupt platforms, payment systems, and advertising in the sector. Here's all you need to know about the bill.