On January 1, 2026, delivery workers across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru walked off the job. The strike was nationwide. It was also historic. For the first time, India’s gig workforce collectively demanded dignity, regulation, and accountability from the platforms that run their lives. On 21 November 2025, the Government of India brought the four Labour…
How India’s 2026 Waste Rules are turning delivery apps into waste management giants. For the past few years, the convenience of 10-minute delivery has felt like magic. We tap a screen, and a brown paper bag or a plastic-wrapped bundle of groceries arrives at our door. But for companies like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart,…
India’s fast-growing quick-commerce sector is preparing for a major milestone. Zepto, the 10-minute grocery delivery startup, is planning a $500 million initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter. The move signals growing confidence in India’s digital consumer market and highlights how rapidly instant delivery platforms have…
