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.
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.
A deep dive into how lack of formal jobs, poor finances, and a surplus of young workers are choking India's delivery agents. Discover the on-ground reality beyond the paper rules. Read more.
Recent strikes by delivery agents highlight a crucial economic truth: fair wages can fuel consumption and growth without harming the gig business model. Discover how India's Labour Codes hold the key.
Swiggy's New Year's Eve marketing stunt featured a man in a cage in a Mumbai mall, promoting its new 'Scenes' app. The experiential campaign garnered 3.4M views, highlighting a shift towards live event discovery.
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.
A Swiggy Instamart delivery partner, accompanied by his son, politely refused a cash tip and requested a positive rating instead. The heartwarming incident has gone viral on social media.
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.
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal opens up on Swiggy's early delivery dominance, his initial resistance, and the Shark Tank exit due to Swiggy's sponsorship. Exclusive insights from a recent podcast.
A new report reveals delivery workers for apps like Zomato and Swiggy face high stress and daily pay as low as Rs 600. Discover the hidden price of instant convenience.
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 46-year-old criminal, disguised as a Swiggy delivery executive, snatched a gold chain from a senior citizen in Vadodara. Police arrested him in Bharuch, revealing a history of 28 similar cases across Gujarat.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal counters criticism of gig work, stating it provides flexible hours and reliable income for many, without pressuring delivery partners.
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 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.
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.
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 responds to criticism over delivery partners breaking traffic rules, attributing it to broader societal impatience. He defends partners and addresses recent gig worker strikes.
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.
India celebrated New Year 2026 with a biryani frenzy, ordering 2.19 lakh plates before 7:30 PM, including a massive 16-kilo single order. Discover the delicious details!
Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve, setting a new record despite gig workers' strike calls. Founder Deepinder Goyal credits delivery partners and law enforcement. Details inside.
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.
Swiggy's live data reveals India's New Year's Eve 2025 trends: over 2.18 lakh biryani orders, high-value gifts like iPhones & gold, and a surge in home celebrations. See the full story.
Swiggy's 2025 New Year's Eve saw a frenzy of 2.18 lakh biryani orders before dawn, big-ticket gifts like iPhones & gold, and a surge in last-minute party supplies. Discover the trends that defined India's celebration.
App-based delivery workers staged a New Year's Eve strike over low pay. Platforms countered with festive bonuses, causing delays. Read about the protest's impact and worker demands.
App-based delivery workers in Pune joined a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, protesting low pay and lack of social security. The action caused significant delays and order cancellations, highlighting the gig economy's deep-seated issues. Read more abo
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.
A strike by gig workers in quick commerce and food delivery services saw minimal operational disruption in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, despite union claims. Companies countered with incentives to ensure smooth service.