Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending warSwiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...
Gig workers' incentives cool; YC attendees resell AI creditsHappy Tuesday! Despite a shortage of delivery workers, payouts for gig riders have increased only slightly this summer. This and more in to...
It’s a summer of discontent for delivery riders as incentives dipCompanies have limited payout increases to select high-demand micro-markets instead of implementing broad-based hikes this year. The pressu...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & moreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company i...
'Fuel scarcity' hits livelihood in Odisha, govt assures people of situation normalisation by MondayOdisha faces fuel scarcity, impacting daily wage earners and transport operators. The state government attributes the situation to panic bu...
Gig workers’ union calls for five-hour shutdown over rising fuel costs; protest on SaturdayGig and platform service workers are planning a five-hour nationwide shutdown on Friday to protest rising fuel prices and stagnant pay. The...
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
India celebrated Mother’s Day with 13,039 cakes an hour and Rs 1 lakh-plus dinners: SwiggyMother's Day saw a significant surge in food delivery and dining out across India, with Swiggy reporting a 26.24% rise in food orders and a...
Quick-service apps compete to woo women workers away from the informal economyQuick-service apps like Snabbit and Pronto are formalising the domestic workforce with flexible shifts and attractive monthly payouts, draw...
Labour Day 2026 theme: Why it is celebrated on May 1, what the day means, and wishes to shareMay 1 marks Labour Day, honouring workers' vital role in economies and societies. The day highlights rights, dignity, and fair treatment. D...
Instant domestic help apps face worker unavailability amid rapid scaling, high competitionInstant domestic help platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are experiencing worker shortages. This is causing limited availabi...
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
How can California residents get up to $10,000 from Comcast, Krispy Kreme, Tinder, Trader Joe’s, Hyundai, Kia and more in settlements? Deadline, eligibility and process explainedCalifornia settlement payouts 2026: Californians can now claim compensation from numerous class action settlements, covering data breaches,...
Gig workers’ body writes to labour ministry to mandate heatwave protectionApp-based transport workers are demanding mandatory heatwave protection, including paid breaks and access to water, under the Code on Socia...