Gig Worker Strike Highlights Systemic Exploitation in India
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
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Who Benefits from India's Gig Economy?
As India's gig economy expands, we examine who really profits: platforms or workers? Explore the debate on worker autonomy, financial benefits, and Karl Marx's perspective on labour.
India's Gig Workers Turn to Social Media for Extra Income
Facing volatile incomes, Indian gig workers like delivery riders and cab drivers are filming their daily hustle for YouTube and Instagram, doubling earnings and gaining recognition. Discover how the creator economy offers a lifeline.
Microsoft Denies Massive 22,000 Layoff Rumours
Microsoft's top communications executive Frank Shaw has slammed reports of 11,000 to 22,000 job cuts as '100% made up'. Get the full story on the rumours and Microsoft's recent history with layoffs.
Microsoft Layoffs: Up to 22,000 Jobs May Be Cut
Microsoft is reportedly planning major layoffs of 11,000 to 22,000 employees this month, marking its biggest job cut yet. The move is linked to rising AI investment costs. Read more.
Bengaluru Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Spark Debate
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
Bengaluru Man Shares 4-Day Rapido Gig Earnings Breakdown
A Bengaluru man's detailed Reddit post reveals he earned Rs 2,220 in 4 days as a part-time Rapido captain. His breakdown of hours, fuel costs, and night incentives offers a rare, transparent look at gig work income in India. Read his full story.
Gig Economy Debate: Flexibility vs Worker Exploitation
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
The Complicated Reality of Gig Worker Earnings 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.
Karnataka's 1-1.5% Gig Worker Welfare Fee Plan
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
India's Gig Economy Imbalance: Risks Without Rights
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
India's Gig Economy Crisis: Rules Fail Delivery Workers
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.
Gig Economy Debate: Fair Wages Aid Growth, Don't Hurt Platforms
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.
Zomato's Goyal Fires Back at 'Fake News' on Layoffs
Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal refutes reports of 500-600 layoffs, calls it 'wrong news'. He defends strict policies and the gig economy model amidst nationwide delivery worker protests.
Chadha Defends Striking Gig Workers, Slams Exploitation
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Zomato's Goyal on Gig Worker Pay, Flexibility Amid Strike
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.
Gig Workers Reject Goyal's 10-Minute Delivery Defence
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'.
Bikhchandani Questions Motive Behind Gig Workers Strike
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani criticizes the timing and motive of the gig workers' strike call, suggesting it suits a political agenda. Read his full analysis.
Zomato's Goyal, Bikhchandani Counter Strike Call, Share Data
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to ₹102/hour in 2025. Sanjeev Bikhchandani backs him, criticising strike organisers' 'political agenda'. Details inside.
Zomato Delivery Partner Earnings Up 10.9% in FY25
Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.
Swiggy, Zomato 10-Minute Delivery Protest: Workers Dispute Pay
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Newlywed Indian Tech Couple Laid Off in US: Manager Empathy vs Cruelty
An Indian-origin software engineer's viral Instagram Reel details how she and her husband were laid off days after their wedding. The stark contrast in how their two managers delivered the news made all the difference for their confidence and self-worth.
Blinkit Founder Goyal Responds to 10-Minute Delivery Criticism
Blinkit founder Deepinder Goyal addresses public backlash over 10-minute delivery promises, explaining the logistics and defending gig work conditions. Read his full statement.
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.
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