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.
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.
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.
Orthopaedic expert Dr Mrinal Prakash compares walking, jumping jacks, and yoga. Discover which is safest for your knees, ankles, and back, and learn the ideal long-term fitness mix.
The corporate battle has moved from return-to-office mandates to control over work hours. A 2025 JLL report reveals 65% of employees now value schedule flexibility more than salary, redefining retention strategies.
A 34-year-old migrant worker from Bihar died after a car hit his motorcycle near Musiri. His colleague was injured. The reckless driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
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 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'.
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 Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to ₹102/hour in 2025. Sanjeev Bikhchandani backs him, criticising strike organisers' 'political agenda'. Details inside.
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.
Rishabh Pant's place in India's ODI plans is uncertain amid the team's 'flexibility' mantra. With few matches before the 2027 World Cup, experts call for clarity. Read more on the selection debate.
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.
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.
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'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.
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
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.
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, 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'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.
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.
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.
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.
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
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.
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 planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.