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India’s gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds

Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & CareersBy Economic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
25 Aug 2026
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India’s gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds
India’s gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds
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Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.

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  • Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts.
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  • An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
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Women remain underrepresented in India's rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India's gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.

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Issuing AuthorityEconomic Times Jobs, Hiring & Careers
Topic CategoryBUSINESS
JurisdictionAll India / National
Publication Date25 August 2026
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