“India’s skilled talent market is at the cusp of a significant opportunity -from both a Demand and Supply perspective. The India-EU Mega Trade deal provides for new pathways for Indian expertise on the global stage. At the other end- the new Labour Codes provide for recognition and enablement for more non-traditional forms of Gig-working. India’s growing millennial workforce is rapidly moving towards flexible, project-based, freelance expertise. The Budget has an opportunity to recognise independent professional work as a serious growth engine -particularly for MSMEs to access specialist expertise without heavy overheads – by improving clarity around compliance for independent consultants, enabling easier digital contracting, When MSMEs can tap high-quality independent experts, execution quality improves across the economy—faster transformation, better governance, and stronger competitiveness. We hope this Budget supports skilling and certification pathways for high-value professional services, encourages adoption of digital tools for remote work and professional collaboration, and strengthens the broader ecosystem for the gig and independent economy. A policy framework that reduces friction for independent professionals and makes it easier for businesses to engage them will unlock a more agile, high-skill economy”
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