Zomato CEO: Gig Model Offers Reliable Income, Flexitime
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal counters criticism of gig work, stating it provides flexible hours and reliable income for many, without pressuring delivery partners.
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Zomato's Goyal on Gig Worker Pay, Flexibility Amid Strike
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to Rs 102/hour in 2025. He defends the gig model's flexibility, addresses safety concerns, and details insurance benefits. Read the full debate.
Gig Workers Reject Goyal's 10-Minute Delivery Defence
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends Blinkit's 10-minute model after NYE strike. Workers say shrinking payouts, not speed, force 12-hour shifts. Unions cite 'economic desperation'.
Zomato CEO Goyal says gig economy exposes inequality
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal argues the gig economy forces consumers to confront inequality daily. He defended platform work after a strike, saying it makes the working class visible.
Bikhchandani Questions Motive Behind Gig Workers Strike
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani criticizes the timing and motive of the gig workers' strike call, suggesting it suits a political agenda. Read his full analysis.
Zomato's Goyal, Bikhchandani Counter Strike Call, Share Data
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to ₹102/hour in 2025. Sanjeev Bikhchandani backs him, criticising strike organisers' 'political agenda'. Details inside.
Zomato Delivery Partner Earnings Up 10.9% in FY25
Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.
Swiggy, Zomato 10-Minute Delivery Protest: Workers Dispute Pay
Telangana gig workers' union challenges Zomato's earnings claim, revealing net pay of just ₹81/hour after costs. No social security or paid leave. Read the full story.
Zomato CEO Goyal's 5-Point Defence of Gig Work Model
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends the gig economy model, revealing delivery partners earned ₹102/hour in 2025. He explains 10-min delivery safety and welfare benefits. Read the full details.
Kolkata Delivery Partners Strike Over Low Wages
Around 60 e-commerce delivery partners in Kolkata's Tollygunge are on strike demanding better pay. Services disrupted in Bansdroni area. Read the full story.
Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
Zomato Shares Delivery Partner Earnings Data Amid Debate
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal released a fact sheet showing delivery partners' average hourly earnings rose to ₹102 in 2025. Get the full details on the gig economy transparency move.
Info Edge Cofounder Backs Zomato's Goyal on Gig Workers
Info Edge's Sanjeev Bikhchandani supports Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's views on gig workers, calling critics 'Champagne Socialists'. This comes amid a nationwide strike and political mediation offers. Read the full story.
Chadha vs Goyal: Gig Worker Exploitation Debate Heats Up
AAP MP Raghav Chadha stands with striking delivery riders, calls for dignity & fair pay. Zomato's Deepinder Goyal defends 10-minute delivery promise. Read the full clash over gig economy ethics.
Zomato CEO Goyal: Gig Economy Exposes Inequality
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends quick commerce, framing it as a social mirror. As protests erupt and new labour codes emerge, the debate on gig work intensifies. Read the full analysis.
90-Day Work Rule for Gig Workers' Social Security
India's gig workers must work at least 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits under new rules. Learn the full details and impact.
Blinkit Founder Goyal Responds to 10-Minute Delivery Criticism
Blinkit founder Deepinder Goyal addresses public backlash over 10-minute delivery promises, explaining the logistics and defending gig work conditions. Read his full statement.
Deepinder Goyal on Gig Worker Insurance, Attrition & Pay
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses gig worker concerns on insurance, attrition, and 10-minute delivery. Get the full details on his response to the New Year's Eve strike.
Gig Worker Strikes Highlight Need for Fair Treatment
Recent strikes by Swiggy, Zomato & Zepto workers against 10-minute delivery demand fair pay & safety. With gig workers projected to hit 23.5 million by 2030, companies must address their concerns. Read more.
Chidambaram: Praveen Chakravarthy's TN-UP Debt Comparison Flawed
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dismissed Praveen Chakravarthy's comparison of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's debt. He declined a public economic debate, stating he wasn't qualified. Read the full political analysis.
Gig workers skip NYE strike for higher payouts
A planned nationwide strike by delivery partners failed as platforms offered peak incentives. Workers cite lack of unity and shrinking base pay as key issues.
India's 10-Minute Delivery: A Problem Bigger Than Labour Laws
India's quick-commerce obsession with 10-minute delivery raises fundamental questions about market design & fair competition. Why labour laws alone can't fix this systemic issue. Read more.
Kolkata Gig Workers' Strike: Limited Impact on Dec 31
A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
Bengaluru Gig Workers' Strike Fails to Gain Momentum
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Gehlot Pushes for National Gig Worker Welfare Law
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Gig Workers in India Pushed to the Edge by Poor Conditions
A new report reveals the harsh reality for India's gig workers: low pay, exhausting hours, and zero job security are creating a crisis. Read the full investigation into the platform economy's human cost.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries
Delivery workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto are striking on New Year's Eve, demanding fair pay, safety, and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Read about their demands and the government's role.
Delivery Workers Strike on Dec 31 Over Safety, Pay Issues
Delivery platform workers across India plan a New Year's Eve strike in 2025, protesting unsafe 10-minute delivery targets and low wages. Read about the nationwide impact and union demands.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand End to 10-Minute Service
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding the removal of the 10-minute delivery model and better pay. Read about their demands and the expected impact.
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