Indofast, Hala Mobility partner to deploy 1 lakh EVs by March 2028Indofast Energy and Hala Mobility will deploy one lakh electric vehicles by March 2028. This collaboration aims to accelerate India's elect...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Gurgaon cook earns more than a govt school teacher, yet isn't allowed to sit at his employer's table. Social media post sparks job vs respect debateA Gurugram cook earns more than government school teacher. This disparity highlights urban India's disconnect between income and social def...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Bengaluru Blinkit rider turned down a ₹100 tip, and his reason has a career learning that no management degree can teachA Blinkit order mix-up led to a valuable lesson for a product manager. The delivery partner refused extra cash, explaining his rating syste...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
AI impact, rising costs reshaping Gen Z careers towards multiple income streams: ReportIndia's Gen Z is building multiple income streams, moving away from single employers. This shift is driven by AI adoption and increasing li...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Delhivery unveils welfare scheme with Rs 15 lakh accident cover for gig workforceDelhivery has launched 'Abhyam', a comprehensive welfare program for its 1 lakh frontline workers. This initiative offers significant benef...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Portfolio careers gain ground as white-collar gig work surges in IndiaThe rise is being driven by younger professionals: nearly 40% of consultants joining the platform in FY26 had between three and eight years...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Founder shares video of a taxi driver who left his Rs 25,000 per month job and now earns 1 lakhA social media post by founder Akash Gupta highlighted a cab driver earning ₹1 lakh monthly after leaving a corporate job, labeling him a "...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | We are in Sankat Kaal, and in this Sagar Manthan, our job is to look for the next generation of winners: Saurabh MukherjeaIndia's economic future lies with manufacturing exporters, not consumer companies. Saurabh Mukherjea predicts this shift will drive earning...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
'You don't need crores to start': Bengaluru techie who rejected a Rs 30,000 job now earns Rs 2 lakh a month from businessA Bengaluru engineering graduate rejected a Rs 30,000 monthly job offer to build a commercial vehicle business. Starting with one car, he n...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Will appeal to govt for a nationwide gig workers' law, like those in Karnataka, Telangana: Uday Bhanu ChibThe Indian Youth Congress held a conclave for gig workers. They highlighted the challenges faced by millions of delivery workers. These wor...
31 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST