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.
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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.
Govt's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule for Social Security Decoded
India's Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
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, Dhruv Rathee Clash Over Gig Worker Pay
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee spar on X over delivery partner earnings. Goyal promises a 'fact sheet' amid growing scrutiny of India's gig economy. Read the full debate.
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.
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.
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.
Gig workers skip NYE strike for higher payouts
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.
India's 10-Minute Delivery: A Problem Bigger Than Labour Laws
India's quick-commerce obsession with 10-minute delivery raises fundamental questions about market design & fair competition. Why labour laws alone can't fix this systemic issue. Read more.
Kolkata Gig Workers' Strike: Limited Impact on Dec 31
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.
Bengaluru Gig Workers' Strike Fails to Gain Momentum
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.
Gehlot Pushes for National Gig Worker Welfare Law
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Gig Workers in India Pushed to the Edge by Poor Conditions
A new report reveals the harsh reality for India's gig workers: low pay, exhausting hours, and zero job security are creating a crisis. Read the full investigation into the platform economy's human cost.
Raghav Chadha mediates gig worker strike, demands dignity
AAP MP Raghav Chadha offers to mediate between companies and gig workers ahead of Dec 31 strike. He demands dignity, fair pay, and social security for delivery personnel.
Food Delivery Giants Boost Pay as Gig Workers Plan Strike
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato, Swiggy Hike Pay for Delivery Partners Before Strike
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy increase incentives for gig workers as unions call for a strike on New Year's Eve. Details on the new payout structures and union demands.
Zomato hikes delivery incentives for December 31
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries
Delivery workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto are striking on New Year's Eve, demanding fair pay, safety, and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Read about their demands and the government's role.
Delivery Workers Strike on Dec 31 Over Safety, Pay Issues
Delivery platform workers across India plan a New Year's Eve strike in 2025, protesting unsafe 10-minute delivery targets and low wages. Read about the nationwide impact and union demands.
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