Surge in White-collar Gig Jobs by 17% in FY25 as India Adopts Flexible Work
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Synopsis
India's job market is experiencing a transformative phase, with white-collar gig jobs seeing a significant 17% year-on-year rise in FY25. A report indicates that over 6.8 million professionals are engaged in this sector, with IT services leading the charge.
Key Takeaways
- 17% YoY growth in white-collar gig jobs in FY25.
- 6.8 million professionals in the white-collar gig sector.
- 66% operate through company-led models.
- IT software and services constitute 32% of gig hires.
- Delhi-NCR leads gig job creation at 26%.
Bengaluru, April 3 (NationPress) India’s employment landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift, as white-collar gig jobs are experiencing a 17 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) in FY25, according to a recent report released on Thursday.
Currently, over 6.8 million professionals in India are engaged in the white-collar gig sector, with a significant portion (66 percent) operating through company-driven models, which include corporates, multinational corporations (MNCs), and startups, as highlighted by a report from Foundit.
The remaining 34 percent are sourced through consultancy, staffing agencies, or freelance platforms.
The gig economy is thriving across various sectors, with IT software and services leading the way, making up 32 percent of gig hires in March.
However, this percentage has dropped from 46 percent in the prior year, indicating a shift in industry focus.
The education/ed-tech sector has gained momentum, growing its share to 14 percent from 8 percent last year, as per the report.
Recruitment and staffing have also seen an uptick, now representing 12 percent of gig jobs. White-collar gig positions are becoming increasingly specialized, with IT consultants and coders accounting for 30 percent of the workforce.
The demand for data analysts and data scientists has nearly doubled, now constituting 15 percent of gig roles.
Major metropolitan areas continue to dominate in gig job creation, with Delhi-NCR representing 26 percent of total positions, followed by Mumbai at 18 percent and Bengaluru at 12 percent.
While major cities remain vital employment centers, remote work opportunities have risen to 6 percent, reflecting a wider distribution of flexible job roles.
Emerging cities like Coimbatore (with a 44 percent growth), Pune (38 percent), and Baroda (37 percent) are becoming robust job markets, demonstrating stronger year-on-year hiring trends than some metropolitan areas.
“The gig economy has evolved from a niche trend into a fundamental force in the transformation of India’s workforce,” stated V Suresh, CEO of Foundit.
He emphasized that as organizations increasingly incorporate gig talent into their workforce strategies, success will depend on specialized expertise and the capability to adapt to evolving market dynamics.
