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Executive Summary
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Top Sectors Driving Demand: The top five sectors fueling the freelance economy are FMCG & Consumer, Consulting, Technology, Development/Impact, and BFSI.
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High-Demand Skills: Strategy and Business Development, Technology, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance are the leading skills driving the freelance market.
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Growing Talent Pool: Significant growth in new independent consultants, with a notable increase in women freelancers (3x) and younger professionals.
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Specialised Expertise: The increased demand for skills in AI, cybersecurity, sustainability and more reflects the need for niche capabilities.
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Flexibility and Agility: Post-pandemic, India-based talent is highly sought after for quality skills at reduced costs and robust remote work practices.
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GCCs attracting Indian talent: India is poised to become the top choice for talent acquisition at scale. Many firms are looking at freelance platforms for onboarding on-demand experts to accomplish critical goals.
Build successful returnship programs that leverage flexible talent
Women are increasingly leveraging freelancing as a return to work strategy
Growth in women registrations is outpacing men over the last 2 years suggesting freelancing is a career of choice for women
39% of women consultants chose part-time freelancing roles - a flexible path to
re-entering the workforce