India’s gig economy is neglecting women, says study

Despite the barriers, India’s gig workforce is expected to nearly double to 23.5 million by 2029-30.

A government estimate shows this growth could contribute ₹2.35 lakh crore ($24.5 billion) annually to the country’s economic output.

The study emphasizes that women are still under-represented and unevenly distributed across this app-based ecosystem, highlighting an urgent need for improvement as a catalyst for long-term empowerment and inclusive growth in India.