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.
Bank officers' unions announce a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week. The action follows a lack of government response despite a prior agreement. 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.
Bank employee unions call for a nationwide strike on January 27, 2025, demanding pension updates and opposing new policies. Services may be impacted.
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.
Kochi residents face longer grocery delivery times as apps drop 10-minute promise after gig workers' strike for fair pay and safety. Discover the new reality.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends 2025 gig worker strike, criticises platforms for 'miscreants' label. He calls for dignity, fair pay, and slams coordinated criticism. Read the full debate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.