The gig economy has seen significant growth in India over the past few years, with a large number of people opting to work as gig workers or freelancers. According to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the gig economy in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% to reach $455 billion by 2023.
One of the major drivers of the growth of the gig economy in India is the increasing penetration of the internet and smartphones. This has led to the rise of online platforms that connect gig workers with potential clients, making it easier for people to find work and for companies to find the talent they need. Some of the most popular gig economy platforms in India include Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato, and UrbanClap.
In terms of domestic gig workers, there has been a significant increase in the number of people working as delivery executives, housekeepers, cooks, and other domestic help. This is largely due to the growth of online food delivery and home services platforms, which have created new opportunities for people to earn money through part-time or full-time work.
However, the gig economy in India also faces a number of challenges, including the lack of social security benefits and job security for gig workers. Many gig workers also face issues related to low pay, long working hours, and a lack of legal protection. To address these challenges, the Indian government has taken steps to regulate the gig economy and provide more support to gig workers, such as the introduction of the Code on Social Security, which provides a safety net for gig workers and other informal sector workers.
Mr. Right: –Carpenter, plumber, electrician. The list goes on when it comes to the services provided by Mr. Right to help you find the right home service. In addition, the app facilitates appliance repair, deep cleaning services, and more! With a few details, this gig platform onboards professionals with a proven track record in the services; and has more than 60,000 gig workers.
Broomees: –Established in 2020, BROOMEES is revolutionizing the way helpers are hired in India. Our mission and resolve are to bring to our customers — trained, experienced, and pandemic-ready conquerors. Under our umbrella, we assist and provide a wide range of services for our customers to choose from — both one-time and daily services. Our aim is to organize the sector and train and enable the surrounding helpers.
Housejoy: –Just like the name, this gig economy platform aims to deliver home services by trained professionals, are insured, and also have the option for re-work. TLDR; makes house chores a joy! Housejoy has served over 1Million+ customers and has over 65,000 professionals. The various services you’ll find on the gig-driven platform are home cleaning, repair, virus fumigation, appliance service & repair, home salons, and more!
Gigzeu: –Gigzeu is a socio-techno start-up who dream to create a community based on mutual trust of domestic Gig workers and socially conscious customers. Asking around for domestic skill workers on WhatsApp groups or security guards should be history. The brand is fostering a change in the manner domestic gig workers approach their work and customers perceive them. The often-quoted experience of domestic workers is, ”If I can cook for them, why are there different utensils for me”. The brand has started our journey with the belief that such experiences harm service quality and social fabric. It’s a first step towards bringing the domestic gig workers in the net of social security, medical insurance & facilities like creches, etc.