Gig Economy In India

A hard stop at 10 minutes puts lives at risk even if the distance from the dark store to an apartment is a just a few 100 metres

Union questioned Zomato's earnings calculations and benefits, saying fuel costs, unpaid leave and limited insurance weakened claims of fair pay in the gig economy

Goyal explained that Zomato gig workers earn a steady income, get welfare support, have flexible schedules, and are not pressured by 10-minute delivery promises, countering claims of exploitation

Eternal Founder Deepinder Goyal on Friday batted for "less regulation" for India's gig economy, arguing that it will eventually help bring more people into the "organised" workforce. The remarks come at a time when gig workers' unions have been staging protests, demanding better payouts and improved working conditions. Goyal also defended 10-minute deliveries, explaining that they are enabled by the density of stores around a user's home and not by "asking delivery partners to drive fast". Eternal owns food delivery major Zomato and quick-commerce firm Blinkit. The Gig & Platform Services Workers' Union (GIPSWU) last month wrote to Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya raising several issues, with a key highlight being their demand to "urgently discontinue 10-20-minute service delivery mandates to prioritise worker safety". In November, the government notified all four labour codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for ..

Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

Backed by major investors and strategic partners, the company aims to help 10 million independent workers access financial security by 2030

A new survey of India's job market shows two in three jobseekers are now seeking full-time roles, using festive hiring as a launchpad for career growth

Move seen significant as existing data fails to capture digital work's nature

Swiggy's Instamart launches Quick India Movement 2025 sale from Sept 19 to 28, offering up to 90% discounts, 50,000 products and 10-minute deliveries for festive shoppers

Union audit of 51 qcom warehouses in Delhi finds poor access to toilets, rest areas, safety gear, and management support for gig workers across major platforms

The study by the labour ministry-affiliated VV Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) focused on the current scenario of gig workers and their socio-demographic

Many, especially industries operating across state borders, are apprehensive that this will create an even more complex web of jurisdictions and laws

This assumes significance in view of the Budget announcement earlier this month by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman about rolling out of a social security scheme for one crore gig workers

Vijay Shekar Sharma emphasises the transformative impact of India's digital services sector on employment and economic growth, appreciating the efforts of 'Indian Digital Services' workers

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said a policy for providing social security benefits like pension and health services to gig and platform workers is under process. Talking to reporters, the minister said Niti Aayog has estimated 65 lakh gig and platform workers in the country, but the number is likely to be over two crore as this segment is growing very fast. He explained that the service sector is moving very fast to platforms for ease of consumers and expanding their operations. About different provisions of the Social Security Code for gig and platform workers, he said, "We cannot deprive them of their rights till the implementation of the Code. We have to bring a policy before that". About the timeline for bringing the policy, he said the ministry wants to bring the policy at the earliest. "I want to do a lot of things before the next budget," he said. Earlier in the day, the minister chaired the meeting of representatives of various associations and union

As the festive season approaches, India's gig economy is set to create around one million jobs, driven by demand in e-commerce, retail, and logistics, with a notable rise in female participation

Booming gig economy, dismal pay: Fairwork report reveals only two out of 11 major online platforms ensure their workers earn at least the local minimum wage after deducting work-related expenses

The Ministry of Labour and Employment is urging digital gig economy aggregators to prepare for extending social security benefits to temporary and freelance workers

As festival season is about to begin, seasonal hiring is projected to surge by 20 per cent over last year, with the e-commerce industry leading the trend amid increased demand, according to the data by job site Indeed. The top gig roles that have been witnessing increased hiring are delivery executives, warehouse workers, logistics coordinators, in-store sales executives, and customer care executives, the data showed. Several industries are reporting a marked increase in demand for seasonal workers, with e-commerce leading the trend with a 35 per cent rise in demand, followed by logistics (15 per cent), retail (14 per cent), and quick commerce (11 per cent). "The festive season is a crucial period for businesses across India, and we're seeing a significant uptick in hiring for seasonal roles as companies prepare to meet heightened consumer demand. "The industries that are growing -- e-commerce, logistics, quick commerce -- are doing so because they're aligned with the needs and ...

The quick and ecommerce sector is expected to expand its workforce by hiring an additional one to two million gig riders throughout the upcoming festive season