Pressure Builds on India's 10-Minute Delivery Model
The hyper-fast delivery model of apps like Blinkit and Zepto is under strain as heavy investments in dark stores face sustainability challenges. Explore the future of instant commerce in India.
The hyper-fast delivery model of apps like Blinkit and Zepto is under strain as heavy investments in dark stores face sustainability challenges. Explore the future of instant commerce in India.
Two friends in Pune got locked on their balcony at 3 am. Their clever rescue via a Blinkit order has gone viral, amassing 4 million views. Read the full story.
How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Three friends in Pune got locked on their balcony at 3 am. Their ingenious solution? Ordering a Blinkit delivery agent to use a spare key and rescue them. The hilarious video has gone viral on Instagram.
Bank officers' unions announce a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week. The action follows a lack of government response despite a prior agreement. Read more.
Bank employee unions call for a nationwide strike on January 27, 2025, demanding pension updates and opposing new policies. Services may be impacted.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal explains the routine termination of 5,000 delivery partners monthly, citing fraud and misuse. He defends safety and support systems amidst criticism.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal refutes claims of delivery worker exploitation, explaining Blinkit's 10-minute model relies on store density, not speed. AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls for an end to the 'cruelty'. Read the full debate.
Anand Sankar, an apple e-tailer, objects to Deepinder Goyal's language on delivery partners' strike. He shares personal stories highlighting gig workers' struggles and dignity. Read his full critique.
Kochi residents face longer grocery delivery times as apps drop 10-minute promise after gig workers' strike for fair pay and safety. Discover the new reality.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends 2025 gig worker strike, criticises platforms for 'miscreants' label. He calls for dignity, fair pay, and slams coordinated criticism. Read the full debate.
A Blinkit delivery agent's simple, personal New Year wish written on a customer's receipt sparks a viral wave of joy and appreciation online. Read this heartwarming story.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal counters criticism of gig work, stating it provides flexible hours and reliable income for many, without pressuring delivery partners.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal alleges violent protests stopped delivery partners from working on Christmas & New Year's Eve. He claims political agents hijacked the gig workers' strike. Read the full story.
New Year's Eve strike by platform workers highlights the human cost of express deliveries. Explore the pressure, risks, and the urgent need for change in India's gig economy. Read more.
Blinkit founder Deepinder Goyal addresses public backlash over 10-minute delivery promises, explaining the logistics and defending gig work conditions. Read his full statement.
Despite strike calls, Zomato and Blinkit executed record deliveries on New Year's Day with police support. CEO Deepinder Goyal clarifies their 10-minute promise is store-density based, not speed-driven. Read more.
Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor challenges Zomato's Deepinder Goyal on the necessity of 10-minute deliveries as gig workers protest. Goyal defends the model, citing store density, not speed. Read the full debate.
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal reports record deliveries despite a nationwide gig worker strike. He defends 10-minute delivery as MP Raghav Chadha raises exploitation concerns. Read the full debate.
As over 1 lakh gig workers strike, CEOs Deepak Shenoy & Deepinder Goyal debate delivery economics, pay, and social security. Read the full analysis.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals record New Year's Eve orders for Zomato and Blinkit, sparking a fierce social media debate on gig worker pay with comedian Kunal Kamra. Read the full story.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal responds to criticism over delivery partners breaking traffic rules, attributing it to broader societal impatience. He defends partners and addresses recent gig worker strikes.
India's quick commerce sector, led by Blinkit, Instamart & Zepto, faces a tougher 2026 despite explosive growth. Giants Amazon & Flipkart enter, forcing focus on unit economics & profitability. Read more.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses the 10-minute delivery model during a nationwide gig workers' strike, stating 'no system is perfect' while defending platform work. Read his full explanation.
Despite gig worker protests, Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on December 31. CEO Deepinder Goyal credits police and delivery partners for the historic feat. Read the full story.