A report by Primus Partners projects India's gig workforce to reach 23.5 million by 2030, a significant increase from 7.7 million in 2021. The study warns of a "low-skill trap" and a "missing middle" in the labor market, where many young workers, predominantly under 35, become full-time gig workers. This trend risks stagnating earnings, limiting social security, and hindering formal career progression, impacting India's consumption and overall economic development.