Kolkata Delivery Partners Strike Over Low Wages
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.
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Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
Govt's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule for Social Security Decoded
India's Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
Zomato Shares Delivery Partner Earnings Data Amid Debate
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.
Info Edge Cofounder Backs Zomato's Goyal on Gig Workers
Info Edge's Sanjeev Bikhchandani supports Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's views on gig workers, calling critics 'Champagne Socialists'. This comes amid a nationwide strike and political mediation offers. Read the full story.
Zomato CEO, Dhruv Rathee Clash Over Gig Worker Pay
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee spar on X over delivery partner earnings. Goyal promises a 'fact sheet' amid growing scrutiny of India's gig economy. Read the full debate.
Zomato CEO alleges political agents disrupted work on Christmas, NYE
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.
Chadha vs Goyal: Gig Worker Exploitation Debate Heats Up
AAP MP Raghav Chadha stands with striking delivery riders, calls for dignity & fair pay. Zomato's Deepinder Goyal defends 10-minute delivery promise. Read the full clash over gig economy ethics.
Zomato CEO Goyal: Gig Economy Exposes Inequality
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends quick commerce, framing it as a social mirror. As protests erupt and new labour codes emerge, the debate on gig work intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Gig Workers' Strike Questions Cost of Convenience
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.
90-Day Work Rule for Gig Workers' Social Security
India's gig workers must work at least 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits under new rules. Learn the full details and impact.
Ex-Jet CEO Asks: Do We Need 10-Minute Deliveries?
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, Blinkit Deliver 7.5M Orders on NYE Amid Strike
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.
Labour Codes: Gig Workers Need 90 Days for Social Security
Centre's draft rules propose social security for gig workers, but eligibility requires 90-120 days of engagement. Stakeholders have 30-45 days to give feedback before April 1, 2026 rollout.
Gig Worker Strike Sparks CEO Debate on Pay & Conditions
As over 1 lakh gig workers strike, CEOs Deepak Shenoy & Deepinder Goyal debate delivery economics, pay, and social security. Read the full analysis.
Food Delivery Giants See Record NYE Orders Amid Strike
Zomato, Swiggy, and Magicpin reported a massive surge in New Year's Eve orders, setting new records. The platforms operated smoothly despite a strike call by gig workers demanding better pay and conditions. Discover the food trends that dominated the cele
Zomato, Blinkit See Record NYE Orders Despite Strike
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 Goyal on Traffic Rules & Delivery Rush
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.
Deepinder Goyal on Gig Worker Insurance, Attrition & Pay
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses gig worker concerns on insurance, attrition, and 10-minute delivery. Get the full details on his response to the New Year's Eve strike.
Gig Worker Strikes Highlight Need for Fair Treatment
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.
90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Social Security Proposed
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
Goyal on 10-min delivery, gig worker strike
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.
Zomato, Blinkit hit record 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve
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.
Zomato, Blinkit Deliver 75 Lakh Orders on NYE Despite Strikes
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced a record 75 lakh deliveries on New Year's Eve despite nationwide protests by gig workers. He praised delivery partners and defended the gig economy's role in India.
Zomato, Blinkit deliver 75 lakh orders on NYE amid strike
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.
Gig workers skip NYE strike for higher payouts
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.
India's 10-Minute Delivery: A Problem Bigger Than Labour Laws
India's quick-commerce obsession with 10-minute delivery raises fundamental questions about market design & fair competition. Why labour laws alone can't fix this systemic issue. Read more.
Zomato 2025 Report: Delhi-NCR Tops Food Delivery Orders
Zomato's 2025 data reveals Delhi-NCR as India's food delivery capital, ordering 4.22 crore more than Mumbai. Discover key trends, peak times, and campus rankings.
Delivery Strike on NYE Gets Mixed Response
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.
Delivery Strike in Pune on NYE Over Low Pay, Security
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
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