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Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 17: Indian companies are progressively forming teams and enhancing their skill sets by incorporating freelance experts from various departments and hierarchical positions. The sought-after competencies encompass strategic planning, digital evolution, organizational adaptation, essential technological know-how, as well as sales and marketing expertise.
According to Outsized’s
2025 Talent-on-Demand Report
Organizations are incorporating freelance experts for multiple purposes ranging from operational tasks to strategic initiative implementation. Professionals throughout India can earn anywhere from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 daily, based on their specific skills and expertise levels.
India’s evolving talent ecosystem, strengthened by its demographic advantage and growing global integration, continues to meet both domestic and international skill demands, leading to a 44% increase in freelancer registrations. Companies are moving beyond traditional workforce models, blending on-demand specialists with permanent teams to accelerate growth, drive transformation, and scale execution.
Main insights at a glance:
* Most in-demand skills:
Strategy consulting
,
business transformation
,
digital marketing
, project management along with sales.
* Drivers of change: Consultancy,
Financial Services
And Technology, utilizing freelance experts to expand capacities in strategy, implementation, and day-to-day running.
* Growth of freelancers: An increase of 44% in registrations indicates robust demand for versatile skills at all experience levels.
* Daily rates: Seasoned experts (with 11-15 years of experience) typically charge an average of INR 19,000 per day; those with highly sought-after skills can command over INR 26,000 per day.
Moreover, in the domain of data and analytics, professionals are implementing intricate data strategies at daily rates varying from INR 6,800 to 25,000. Likewise, experts such as marketing and product management specialists—including digital marketers, user experience designers, and product managers—are obtaining lucrative rates spanning from INR 9,500 to 27,000 per day.
An evolving workforce: Flexible talent steps into the spotlight
Outsized
Leading talent-on-demand platform, boasting more than 45,000 independent consultants and freelance experts worldwide, has published its fourth consecutive annual Talent-on-Demand Report. This document delivers current observations about how companies utilize independent workers. The findings are derived from myriad exclusive data sources linked to genuine project submissions made by large corporations, consultancy organizations, and private equity customers. It offers an exhaustive analysis of staffing expenses, employment patterns, and sought-after competencies within regions such as APAC, MENA, and Africa.
In the 2025 edition for the first time, insights from Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have been included, broadening its scope of global workforce intelligence.
“The independent talent market in India is developing quickly, driven by increased globalization and rising demand for specialized knowledge. Conventional companies are transitioning from simple contract work towards a more organized and strategic approach to utilizing freelance experts, integrating these professionals deeply into key business projects. This change goes beyond offering flexibility—it’s about obtaining the necessary abilities precisely when needed to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.” — Azeem Zainulbhai, Managing Director for India & MENA at Outsized
Why this is significant for business and HR executives
The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report serves as a blueprint for workforce transformation, enabling leaders to:
* Assess benchmark talent expenses and streamline external recruitment budgets.
* Recognize developing workforce trends throughout APAC, MENA, and Africa.
* Obtain unique daily rate insights spanning a wide array of sectors and expertise levels.
* Grasp how leading companies utilize freelance professionals to speed up their digital transition and stay ahead in the market.
Find the complete document here.
To remain at the forefront of workforce developments requires up-to-date information and practical market analysis. Outsized’s 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report acts like a tactical guidebook for business executives, offering crucial benchmarks compared to their industry counterparts. With this knowledge, they can swiftly detect evolving patterns in talent acquisition, streamline recruitment expenses, and develop flexible staffing plans. To keep your organization ahead of changing dynamics, review the complete document:
https://resources.outsized.com/talent-on-demand-report-2025
.
Access the report now
Methodology
The 2025 Talent-on-Demand Report draws upon exclusive research along with over ten thousand internal data points sourced directly from actual projects conducted through Outsized’s platform.
About Outsized
Outsized operates as a talent-on-demand platform featuring over 45,000 highly skilled independent experts. This service allows major corporate entities, consultancy companies, and private investment organizations across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East to adopt scalable flexible staffing solutions. To learn more, you can visit their website.
www.outsized.com
.
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