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India’s tax system was built for a workforce that no longer exists. It assumed every worker had a fixed monthly salary, worked in an office, and enjoyed employer-backed financial security. Today, this model clashes with the reality of India’s rapidly expanding gig economy. As of FY 2024-25, India’s gig workforce has surged to an estimated 12 million, up from 7.7 million in 2020-21, and is expected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30. These gig workers include writers, designers,