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News18•29-09-2026, 13:00
ColdStar Logistics Boosts Workforce by 15% to Meet Festive Demand Surge
  • •ColdStar Logistics, backed by Tuscan Ventures, expanded its workforce by 15% to prepare for an anticipated 20-25% rise in festive demand.
  • •The company now employs over 4,500 people across more than 45 sites to manage increased volumes over the next three months.
  • •This expansion strengthens operational capacity for categories like gifting, sweets, ready-to-eat foods, ice cream, and healthy snacking.
  • •ColdStar Logistics aims to maintain service and quality standards amidst rising quick commerce and e-commerce demand during the festive season.
  • •The festive hiring is part of ColdStar's strategy to build a scalable workforce, with employee numbers growing from 427 in FY22 to 3,111 in FY25.

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ColdStar Logistics expanded its workforce by 15 percent to meet the anticipated surge in festive demand across its network over the coming months. This workforce boost ensures the company can maintain service, hygiene, and quality standards while storing, processing, and moving goods at much higher volumes.

ColdStar Logistics has expanded its workforce to over 4,500 people operating across more than 45 sites. The company runs 23 distribution centers serving over 7,000 pin codes in more than 200 cities, delivering upwards of 1.2 million units monthly.

The company's workforce has grown significantly in tandem with its expanding distribution network and rising demand from e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, scaling from 427 employees in FY22 to 3,111 in FY25.

ColdStar Logistics boosts staff by 15% to handle holiday season demand