Food Delivery Giants Boost Pay as Gig Workers Plan Strike
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
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.
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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Swiggy's 2025 report reveals biryani remains India's most-ordered dish with 93 million orders. Discover the top food trends and what this says about Indian dining habits.
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