Zomato, Swiggy Hike Pay for Delivery Partners Before Strike
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy increase incentives for gig workers as unions call for a strike on New Year's Eve. Details on the new payout structures and union demands.
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy increase incentives for gig workers as unions call for a strike on New Year's Eve. Details on the new payout structures and union demands.
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
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.
A nationwide strike by delivery workers on New Year's Eve will disrupt services from Zomato, Swiggy, and others. Unions demand better pay, safety, and social security. Read details.
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Delivery workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Amazon are on a nationwide strike demanding better pay, insurance, and an end to 10-minute delivery. Read their demands.
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on Dec 31, demanding fair pay and rights. Learn how this impacts your Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit orders.
Gig workers' unions demand removal of 10-minute delivery and old payout restoration. Nationwide strike on Dec 31 after 40,000 protested on Dec 25, causing major delays.
Delivery services in Delhi-NCR face New Year's Eve disruptions as gig workers strike for transparent pay and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Over 1.5 lakh expected to join.
The CCPA imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on a Mumbai restaurant for adding a mandatory service charge. The authority ordered the firm to modify its billing software immediately. Read the full details.
Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria resigns after a year, rejoining Flipkart in a senior finance role. This move comes as Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, intensifies competition.
A Zomato delivery executive was killed after a truck rammed his e-bike in Gwalior's no-entry zone. Family and colleagues blocked roads in protest. Police search for the absconding driver.
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A one-day strike by over 60,000 food delivery riders in Maharashtra disrupted services on Christmas. Workers protested against low pay and safety issues. Read the full story.
Indian restaurants in major cities report a surge in festive bookings, with Christmas and New Year's Eve seats fully sold out. Brands see higher footfalls and delivery orders, signaling a strong end to the year. Discover the dining trends.
Delivery and gig workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and others announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31, 2025. They demand fair pay, safety, and an end to the 10-minute delivery model. Read their full demands.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Vijayawada's Akali Rajyam restaurant faces a case and improvement notice after oil reuse exceeded limits and a viral rodent video surfaced. Officials demand immediate cleanup.
Two kitchen workers suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at Social Bar and Restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The blaze, caused by a short-circuit, was quickly extinguished. Read the full details.
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A fire broke out behind a restaurant in Pune's Kalyaninagar, spreading to its external chimney. Officials confirm no injuries. Read the full investigation details.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal leads the Hurun India 2025 self-made entrepreneurs list. Discover the top 10, including new entrants and rising valuations. Read the full report.
Income Tax Department raids over 20 Mumbai food & beverage firms for tax evasion. Searches include a restaurant co-owned by Shilpa Shetty. Details on the ongoing investigation here.
India's food delivery sector added 290,000 jobs, but experts warn of long hours and low pay. New social security rules may offer a safety net for gig workers. Read more.
Shilpa Shetty and Ranjit Bindra launch Bastian Ammakai in Bandra, serving soulful Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the new design, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
Shilpa Shetty & Ranjit Bindra's Bastian Ammakai opens in Bandra, spotlighting authentic Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the transformed space, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
An armed intruder threatened a cleaner with a knife and stole Rs 2.2 lakh from a South Indian restaurant in Ahmedabad's Bodakdev. Police are investigating the early Monday robbery.
Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej was robbed at his Bengaluru home by a Zomato delivery executive. The incident raises serious urban safety concerns. Read details and official responses.
Eternal Ltd, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, shares fell 5.3% to ₹282.65, marking worst intraday drop since July. Heavy volumes & new labour codes weigh. Read full analysis.
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.