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.
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Part-Time Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Breakdown Goes Viral
A Bengaluru man's viral Reddit post details his ₹2,220 earnings as a part-time Rapido bike captain over 4 days. Discover his strategy, net income, and why night rides pay better. Read his full story.
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's 'Failed' Strike Exposes Deeper Labour Crisis
An analysis of Zomato CEO's remarks on gig worker strikes reveals how platform capitalism fragments labour, leverages caste history, and sustains extraction while denying exploitation. 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 CEO: 5,000 delivery partners terminated monthly
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.
Swiggy delivery man declines tip, asks for rating
A Swiggy Instamart delivery partner, accompanied by his son, politely refused a cash tip and requested a positive rating instead. The heartwarming incident has gone viral on social media.
Caste in Indian Advertising: The Missing Narrative
Indian advertising largely ignores caste, despite it structuring the labour economy. As gig platforms grow, this representational gap becomes a business risk. Here's how marketers can navigate this sensitively.
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.
10-Minute Delivery Workers Face Stress, Low Wages
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.
'OTP Please' Review: The Gig Economy's Hidden Reality
A new book review reveals the labour and uncertainty behind India's seamless e-commerce deliveries. Discover the human stories powering your next-day delivery.
Chadha vs Goyal: Zomato CEO Confronted Over Rider Protests
AAP MP Raghav Chadha confronts Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal over delivery worker protests. The gig economy dispute escalates on social media, highlighting low pay and work pressure for millions.
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 CEO: Gig Model Offers Reliable Income, Flexitime
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal counters criticism of gig work, stating it provides flexible hours and reliable income for many, without pressuring delivery partners.
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'.
Zomato CEO Goyal says gig economy exposes inequality
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal argues the gig economy forces consumers to confront inequality daily. He defended platform work after a strike, saying it makes the working class visible.
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.
Zomato CEO Goyal's 5-Point Defence of Gig Work Model
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.
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.
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 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.
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