India’s Gig Workforce Growth and Reported Hourly Earnings

Redseer estimates India could have 1.7–2.1 crore monthly active gig workers by 2030; a 2,250-worker survey reports Rs 138 an hour versus Rs 54 in comparable jobs, but costs, hours, and net-income status are unclear. Urban Company reporting describes monthly earnings of Rs 30,000–40,000 alongside assigned bookings, cancellation penalties, and pressure to travel in heavy rain, raising questions about working conditions and protections without showing how widespread the experience is.