Mumbai, July 1 -- Stakeholders from government, industry and labour administration have called for a balanced and future-ready regulatory framework for India's growing platform economy, highlighting its role as a major driver of employment, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

The views were expressed during a stakeholders' discussion on "Opportunities and Challenges for Platform Economy in India" organised by FICCI jointly with the All-India Organization of Employers (AIOE).

The discussion comes as Maharashtra prepares to implement social security protections for gig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security.

Participants emphasized the need to strengthen worker welfare while preserving the flexibility, innovation an...