E-commerce platforms employ 37 lakh gig workers, says Economic Survey report
CHENNAI: E-commerce platforms employ over 37 lakh gig workers, followed by logistics (15 lakh) and BFSI and manufacturing (10 lakh each), shows the Economic Survey 2026 report.
It said that the gig workers’ number grew from 77 lakh in FY21 to 120 lakh workers, rising at 55%.
The gig workers represent 2% of the total workforce in India, and projected to constitute 6.7% of the manpower by FY30, contributing Rs 2.35 lakh crore to GDP.
