India’s gig economy has become a major job engine, driven by soaring demand for ultra-fast deliveries. The number of gig workers reached 12 million in FY 2024–25, up from 7.7 million in 2020–21, and ...

Though the commerce firms have rebranded their quick delivery services, some delivery firms have said there will be no change in the business model.

Quick-commerce platforms are ramping up payouts to delivery partners to incentivise and retain them during the peak festive season, analysts and gig workers told ET. The average monthly earnings of ...

India’s labor ministry is pushing the country’s booming quick-commerce sector to prioritize the wellness and safety of its gig workers. The country’s minister of labor and employment, Mansukh ...

Sanghnomics: The government’s move to curb 10-minute deliveries reflects a broader policy shift towards safeguarding gig ...

This year quick commerce leaders and experts are calling for regulatory clarity, targeted GST reforms, infrastructure enablement and policy frameworks that improve predictability without distorting ma ...

The Gig Workers Association has praised the decision by quick commerce platforms to abandon their ten-minute delivery promise, citing concerns over worker safety.