ArdorComm Media News Network
July 30, 2026
India’s internet-enabled gig workforce is poised for significant expansion, with the number of monthly active workers projected to rise from nearly 60 lakh today to between 1.7 crore and 2.1 crore by 2030, according to a new report by Redseer Strategy Consultants.
The report estimates the sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24–29%, making it a major contributor to employment generation. By the end of the decade, gig platforms could account for nearly 70% of India’s estimated annual non-farm job creation requirement of around 80 lakh jobs.
Among various gig segments, ride-hailing is expected to employ the largest workforce, with 1.2–1.4 crore workers by 2030. This will be followed by delivery services, projected to engage 50–70 lakh workers, while the home services segment is likely to employ around 20–30 lakh workers.
The report also highlights the sector’s role in expanding employment opportunities, noting that more than 30% of future gig workers are expected to be first-time entrants into the workforce. Additionally, 54% of current gig workers surveyed said they were not engaged in paid employment before joining gig platforms.
Based on a survey of 2,250 gig workers, the study found that full-time gig workers earn significantly more than comparable workers in traditional formal and informal jobs. On average, gig workers earn ₹138 per hour, compared to ₹54 per hour in similar conventional roles.
Income levels vary across sectors. Workers in home services earn an estimated ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, while ride-hailing drivers earn around ₹37,000–₹39,000, and delivery personnel receive ₹22,000–₹23,000 in monthly net earnings.
Commenting on the findings, Anil Kumar, Founder and CEO of Redseer Strategy Consultants, said that internet-based gig platforms have become an essential pillar of India’s workforce by providing flexible and scalable earning opportunities for both formal and informal workers.
The report further revealed that nearly 70% of gig workers believe their platform experience has improved their future employment prospects by helping them develop skills such as customer service, navigation, and financial management.
Source: IANS