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.
Swiggy's private label Noice rapidly scales from 200 to 350 SKUs, hiring top talent from Flipkart & Oyo. Analysis of the margin game and consumer pushback in India's quick commerce battle.
A customer's viral post reveals a ₹335 price difference between Zomato and restaurant bills, igniting a fierce online debate about food delivery app pricing and hidden costs. Read the full story.
A Zomato user's complaint about being charged ₹655 for a ₹320 order ignites a social media storm. Users demand transparency on commissions, while delivery partners report unpaid incentives. Read the full story.
A Pune resident was dramatically rescued by a Blinkit delivery partner after getting trapped on his balcony in the middle of the night. The heroic act, caught on video, is winning hearts online.
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.
Quick commerce giant Zepto introduces in-app UPI payments, eliminating redirects to third-party apps. This move mirrors rivals Swiggy and Zomato, streamlining user experience ahead of its potential ₹11,000 crore IPO.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals his intense leadership reset method, asking Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice post-acquisition. Discover the strategy behind the tough calls.
Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform 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.
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.
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal reveals he asked Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa to leave post-acquisition. Discover the 'rock bottom' coaching style and how Blinkit became Eternal's top business.
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.
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.
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.
A Blinkit delivery agent's simple, personal New Year wish written on a customer's receipt sparks a viral wave of joy and appreciation online. Read this heartwarming story.
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'.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Despite strike calls, Zomato and Blinkit executed record deliveries on New Year's Day with police support. CEO Deepinder Goyal clarifies their 10-minute promise is store-density based, not speed-driven. Read more.
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.