The Core Report Inside India’s Gig Economy Jobs Growth and Labour Law Shake-Up
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Nov 6, 2025 Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, a labor economics expert, and A. Balasubramanian from TeamLease Services discuss India's evolving gig economy. They explore the significant growth of gig jobs, which are projected to quadruple in the coming years, while highlighting the social security gaps and challenges in implementation of new labor codes. The conversation covers the changing definitions of gig work, gender participation issues, and the impact of climate extremes on outdoor jobs. Their insights shed light on the future landscape of employment in India.
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Scale And Visibility Of Gig Workforce
- Organized gig work in India today sits around one crore people, with about 60 lakh in last-mile delivery and 40 lakh in other roles.
- These workers are visible to government via bank payouts but largely remain outside social security without full code implementation.
Strong Central Rules, Weak State Rollout
- India’s occupational and social security codes aim to include gig and platform workers under social protection when implemented.
- The central regulations are strong, but state-level adoption and enforcement determine real coverage.
Prepare Staffing For Future Compliance
- Staffing agencies can act as intermediaries to administer statutory benefits once labor obligations apply to gig workers.
- Prepare staffing systems now to manage compliance and benefits distribution when rules tighten.