India’s gig internet workforce may reach 17-21 million by 2030, says Bengaluru firm Redseer
A report by Redseer Strategy Consultants projects that India's gig internet workforce will grow to 17-21 million by 2030. The study highlights that digital platforms are increasingly serving as vital entry points into the labor market, offering higher net incomes and transferable skills to workers.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion of the gig economy is reshaping India's labor landscape, providing a critical livelihood source for millions while challenging traditional employment models.
India’s monthly active gig internet workforce is expected to expand from over six million today to 17-21 million by 2030.
Across delivery, ride-hailing and home services, full-time gig workers earn, on an average, up to 2.5 times the monthly net income of workers in comparable formal and informal occupations, according to Redseer Strategy Consultants, a Bengaluru-based research firm.
In their latest report, Gig Internet Workforce in India: Bridge to around 20 Million Livelihoods, the firm said that platform-enabled gig work is set to emerge as a key driver of livelihood creation and a significant component of India’s non-farm workforce over the next decade.
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