Job-cuts, uncertainty in the IT sector force more pros to go for gig roles

What's making India's highly skilled talent, especially young employees, select gig roles as the mainstay of their career strategy? The adoption of freelancing and independent work among professionals hit a new high in FY23 with a staggering 125% year-on-year increase in consultant sign-ups. This compares with a 25% and an 11% YoY increase in FY22 and FY21, respectively.