The Indian government has asked all quick-commerce platforms to stop promoting “10-minute delivery” services, citing growing concerns over the safety and working conditions of gig economy workers. The move follows recent nationwide protests by delivery riders demanding safer work environments and fairer pay. Sources familiar with the discussions said the…
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Gig Workers Announce Nationwide Strike on Dec 25, 31
New Delhi: Delivery workers across India have announced a nationwide strike on December 25 and December 31, 2025, demanding fair pay, improved safety measures, and social security protections. The coordinated protest is expected to disrupt operations across food delivery, quick commerce, and e-commerce platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon,…
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Zomato, Swiggy Face ₹200 Cr GST Hit, May Pass Cost to Users
India’s food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy are set to bear an additional ₹180–200 crore GST burden annually after a clarification from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. The ruling makes it mandatory for online marketplaces to pay 18% GST on delivery fees, which were earlier not taxed under…