The rapid expansion of platform-based work has introduced significant changes in the structure of employment in India. Digital platforms have created new income opportunities for workers in sectors such as ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics, domestic services and online freelancing, while also raising concerns about earnings stability, employment security and access to social protection. This study examines the economic effects of platform work in India by analysing its implications for workers’ earnings, job security and labour market outcomes. The study focuses on the relationship between participation in platform work and key employment indicators, including income levels, working hours, occupational stability and access to employment-related benefits. Using secondary data from government reports, labour surveys and published studies, the research compares the conditions of platform workers with those of workers in conventional forms of employment. The analysis suggests that platform work can provide flexible employment and additional income opportunities, particularly for younger and urban workers, but earnings may fluctuate considerably because of variable demand, platform commissions and incentive structures. Limited employment protections, weak social security coverage and the absence of conventional employer–employee relationships also contribute to economic insecurity. The study argues that effective labour regulation and accessible social protection mechanisms are needed to address these challenges while preserving the employment opportunities created by the platform economy.
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Reshi, I. A. (2026). The Economic Effects of Platform Work in India: Earnings, Job Security and Labour Market Outcomes. The Business and Economic Research, 1(1), 1-12.
Irshaad Ahmad Reshi "The Economic Effects of Platform Work in India: Earnings, Job Security and Labour Market Outcomes." The Business and Economic Research, vol. 1, no. 1, 2026, pp. 1-12.
Irshaad Ahmad Reshi. 2026. "The Economic Effects of Platform Work in India: Earnings, Job Security and Labour Market Outcomes." The Business and Economic Research 1, no. 1: 1-12.
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