As India approaches its 79th Independence Day in 2026, economists are reflecting on the radical transformation of the nation’s employment…
As the Union Budget 2026 approached, the 12-million-strong Indian gig workforce—comprising delivery partners, drivers, and freelancers—held massive expectations. Having powered…
As the central government operationalizes the Code on Social Security 2020 to bring gig workers into the formal welfare net,…
A persistent myth promoted by tech aggregators is that gig work represents a stable, full-time capitalist adventure that can easily…
To fulfill the insatiable urban demand for 15-minute grocery deliveries, quick-commerce giants like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto are pouring…
The defining feature of India’s quick-commerce boom—the audacious “10-minute delivery” promise—is officially coming to an end in 2026. Following coordinated…
In what is being hailed as one of the most impactful corporate welfare initiatives of 2026, Eternal companies Zomato and…
After years of intense legislative debate, the central government has finally notified the rules under the Code on Social Security,…
Behind the seamless convenience of ordering groceries from a smartphone lies a severe, largely ignored occupational health crisis. A massive…
While the mainstream narrative surrounding the gig economy focuses heavily on low-skill delivery and ride-hailing roles, the top tier of…