Gig Workers Face Income Volatility: 40% Earn Below Rs 15,000 Monthly

• Economic Survey 2025–26 reveals 40% of India's gig workers earn less than Rs 15,000 per month, highlighting income insecurity.
• India's gig workforce grew from 7.7 million in FY21 to 12 million by FY25, a 55% increase, yet remains a small share of total employment.
• Gig employment is concentrated in e-commerce (3.7 million) and logistics (1.5 million), with BFSI and manufacturing each employing 1 million.
• Limited access to formal credit due to irregular earnings restricts gig workers' ability to invest in productive assets.
• Policy focus is on improving access to skilling, credit, and social security measures like provident fund and insurance for gig workers.

Why It Matters: Despite rapid growth, India's gig economy faces significant challenges in income stability and worker protection.