Gig Economy

India’s quick-commerce platforms are phasing out the 10-minute delivery promise after safety concerns, worker protests, and government intervention. But does removing a tagline really reduce risk for gig workers?

India’s 2025 labour reforms finally bring gig and platform workers under a formal social security framework. But the draft rules introduce a 90-day threshold (and a 120-day requirement for workers …

The gig economy is reshaping how millions of Indians work. This guide explains who gig workers are, how the gig economy functions, and why it is growing so rapidly.

From delivery riders to freelance coders, India’s gig workers are everywhere — but they still earn less for equal work. As platforms grow, pay parity and protection must define the …

The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s new MoU with Zomato will create 2.5 lakh flexible jobs annually and bring gig workers into the formal economy through the National Career Service …

Urban Company’s Insta Help is trying to bring formal structure to one of India’s most informal workforces: domestic labour. But the real question is—can a gig platform meant for speed …

The Union Budget 2025 brings a significant change for India’s gig workforce by providing healthcare for gig workers under PM-JAY. But is this enough to tackle the lack of income …