As India aims for a developed economy by 2047, retirement security is crucial. Experts propose 5 key NPS reforms in the Union Budget to cover gig workers, self-employed & boost pension assets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ludhiana industrialists stress urgent need for safety, transport & hostels to increase women's workforce participation, calling it an economic imperative. Learn more.
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 new book review reveals the labour and uncertainty behind India's seamless e-commerce deliveries. Discover the human stories powering your next-day delivery.
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.
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.
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'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 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 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.
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 Deepinder Goyal addresses public backlash over 10-minute delivery promises, explaining the logistics and defending gig work conditions. Read his full statement.
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.
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 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.
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.