Organised Flexi-Staffing Drives Formal Jobs to Tier-2, Tier-3 Indian Cities

Hindustan Times · business

Organised flexi-staffing is reshaping India's economic landscape, moving formal employment opportunities beyond major metros. The formal flexi workforce reached 7.2 million in FY25, with 69% of payroll-linked employment now in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. E-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing sectors are expanding into smaller markets, driven by factors like GST and PLI schemes. This decentralisation formalises jobs, providing workers with contracts, social security, and benefits previously unavailable in the informal economy.