Quick Commerce Drops 10-Minute Delivery Promise in India
Major platforms like Blinkit and Zepto remove aggressive 10-minute delivery branding following government directives and gig worker protests. The shift prioritizes rider safety over speed.
Major platforms like Blinkit and Zepto remove aggressive 10-minute delivery branding following government directives and gig worker protests. The shift prioritizes rider safety over speed.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha went undercover as a Blinkit delivery boy to understand gig workers' struggles. He reveals long hours, low pay, and dangerous 10-minute delivery pressures.
A viral social media post about a college student working as a Zepto delivery agent instead of an unpaid internship has sparked widespread discussion on education, financial needs, and career choices.
A new survey reveals 74% of consumers support the government's push to remove 10-minute delivery promises. Most want quick delivery only for medicines and essentials, citing rider safety concerns.
Major quick commerce platforms Flipkart, Swiggy, and Zepto have stopped advertising their grocery services as '10-minute' deliveries following government intervention over road safety concerns.
Quick commerce giants Swiggy and Zepto have rebranded their services, removing '10-minute' delivery promises following a government order citing safety and labor concerns.
Food delivery giants Swiggy and Zepto have removed mandatory 10-minute delivery claims after government intervention. The move follows gig worker strikes demanding better conditions.
Indian quick commerce firms like Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato have ceased their 10-minute delivery services following a government order to ensure safety and compliance.
Major food delivery apps like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Blinkit are reconsidering their 10-minute delivery model following government intervention and strikes by gig workers over safety concerns.
Blinkit has removed its 10-minute delivery branding following government pressure. Competitors like Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato are expected to follow suit soon.
A Zepto delivery employee was allegedly restrained and assaulted by a showroom owner in Delhi's Kondli area after using perfume inside the store. The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
A 35-year-old domestic help in Gurgaon was cheated of Rs 88,000 by a delivery boy who stole her UPI password while pretending to help her get an Ayushman card. Police recovered Rs 15,000 and arrested the accused.
An 18-year-old delivery boy was allegedly assaulted by a store owner for using perfume inside the shop in Old Kondli, East Delhi. Police have initiated legal proceedings after the incident went viral on social media.
Quick-commerce giant Zepto clarifies it has no association with a delivery executive killed in a Hyderabad road accident. Details on the incident and company's statement inside.
Rajesh Rajak, a former food delivery agent from a remote Jharkhand village, overcomes poverty & family tragedy to clear the JPSC exam 2023. Read his incredible story of resilience.
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
A Zepto delivery executive was brutally thrashed by a car driver in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, leading to his collapse. Police have registered a case. Read the shocking details.
A food delivery platform confirms its delivery executive is safe after a concerning incident. The company has reinforced safety training to prevent future risks. Read the full statement and details.
A viral video shows a Zepto delivery executive being brutally beaten by two men in Bengaluru. Police have launched an investigation to trace the accused. Read for details.
A Zepto delivery executive was brutally attacked by two men on a scooty in Bengaluru's Mahadevpura. An elderly bystander's intervention stopped the assault. Police investigation is ongoing.
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.
A 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner was killed in a bus crash in Hyderabad. The incident sparks outrage and calls for justice amid gig economy safety concerns. Full details inside.
A school teacher in Kerala's Palakkad has been arrested for sexually harassing a minor boy. The incident came to light after the victim confided in a friend. Read the full report.
A 74-year-old man in Vadodara's Akota was robbed of his Rs 60,000 gold chain by a man posing as a food delivery executive. Read the shocking details of this daylight crime targeting the elderly.
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.
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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.
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.
Gig workers for Blinkit and Zepto strike over intense 10-minute delivery pressures, but services see limited disruption. Explore the human cost behind instant commerce.