Gig Economy in India: A Booming Sector with a Bright Future

The gig economy in India has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, transforming the way people work and earn a living. According to a report by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the number of informal workers in India increased from 43 million in 2016-17 to 51 million in 2020-21, with gig economy workers constituting a significant portion of this growth.