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As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST- 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...29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- India seeks Mythos access; Eternal's strong Q4Happy Wednesday! India is in talks with Anthropic and the US government to give homegrown companies access to Mythos. This and more in toda...29 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- 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...29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Inside AI-led digital storefronts; Lalit Keshre’s big ET Awards winHappy Monday! Digital platforms and brands are building their own AI storefronts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.27 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
- 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...26 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- India at $5 trillion: Why insurance is key to sustaining the momentumInsurance is becoming a silent backbone of India’s growth, shielding citizens from financial shocks and reinforcing freedoms beyond constit...13 Feb, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Heat-protect workers, keep your biz coolAmidst India's heatwave, companies like Amazon and Flipkart are urged to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. Initiatives s...22 Apr, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
- Amid heatwave forecast, cos step up efforts to protect delivery workers from heatAs India anticipates a scorching summer, companies like Amazon, Flipkart, and Eternal are enhancing protections for delivery workers. These...21 Apr, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
- As temperatures soar, cos take measures to shield delivery workers from the sweltering heatAs India anticipates intense heatwaves, companies like Amazon, Flipkart, and Zomato are implementing measures to protect delivery workers. ...16 Apr, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
- Surge in demand for temporary workers this Summer: key sectors and trendsSeasonal hiring is set to reach new heights this summer in sectors such as quick commerce, e-commerce, consumer durables, hospitality, and ...22 Mar, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
- After extreme summer, delivery firms taking steps to protect workers from rain furyLogistics and delivery companies are implementing measures to support delivery partners in northern India during the monsoon season, offeri...14 Aug, 2024, 11.03 AM IST
- As mercury rises, so does the demand for home deliveryEcommerce platforms are experiencing a surge in demand for essentials like groceries, leading to a spike in deliveries. This surge is also ...21 May, 2024, 11.57 PM IST
- Sales glut, sweat and tears: For ecommerce, heat wrings out the worst of worriesTemperatures are a health hazard, erode delivery teams; companies are struggling to meet summer demand. Experts say extreme weather conditi...29 Apr, 2024, 12.31 PM IST
- Summer heat takes toll on gig workers; the rise of AirchatHappy Monday! A shortage of delivery executives amid soaring temperatures is becoming a major concern for ecommerce companies. This and mor...29 Apr, 2024, 07.19 AM IST
- Delivery staff facing weather fury as India fights heatwave, rainsStates like Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana have been battling a severe heatwave with temperature touching almost 50 degrees Celsius in some pla...22 May, 2022, 09.16 AM IST
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