Archive · 4 Jan 2026

Zomato Releases Gig Workers' Earnings Data

Zomato Releases Gig Workers' Earnings Data

Zomato's CEO, Deepinder Goyal, shared a detailed report on how much their delivery workers earn.

He said that on average, workers make ₹102 per hour in 2025, which is a bit more than last year.

This includes tips, which are extra money from customers.

Some people, like a YouTuber named Dhruv Rathee, asked for this information to make sure workers are paid fairly.

Another business leader, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, supported Goyal and said that companies care about worker welfare.

The report also talked about how workers can choose their own hours and areas to work, and that they get insurance and other benefits.

Some workers and activists have been asking for better pay and safer working conditions, and this report is part of that discussion.

Amitabh Kant, a former government official, said that the gig economy is important for job creation and that politicizing it could harm workers.

He argued that the gig economy is consumer-led and that workers choose this type of work.

On the other hand, AAP MP Raghav Chadha met with protesting workers and supported their demands for fair pay and better working conditions.

The debate continues, with different perspectives on the gig economy's impact and the best way to support workers.

Sources

livemint.com · 2 Jan 2026

Gig economy: Info Edge co-founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani sides with Zomato's Deepender Goyal - 'Every word is true'

livemint.com · 2 Jan 2026

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal responds to Dhruv Rathee, agrees to share fact sheet on gig workers' average hourly earnings

cnbctv18.com · 2 Jan 2026

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businesstoday.in · 2 Jan 2026

‘Half knowledge is dangerous’: Info Edge founder backs Deepinder Goyal amid gig worker pay row

livemint.com · 2 Jan 2026

Deepinder Goyal reveals average income of Zomato delivery partners amid gig economy debate, shares 'fact sheet'

businesstoday.in · 2 Jan 2026

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financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

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financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

When ‘fair’ is tone-deaf

livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

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livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

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financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

‘Rs 81/hr, no paid leave, no accident cover’: Gig association torch Deepinder Goyal’s salary breakup post

businesstoday.in · 3 Jan 2026

'No social security, no paid insurance': TGPWA counters Deepinder Goyal's claim on delivery partner pay

livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

'Suited them and their political agenda': Entrepreneur Sanjeev Bikhchandani questions motive behind gig workers strike call

financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

‘Six lies wrapped in corporate feel-good morality’: Deepinder Goyal faces backlash over gig work comments

businesstoday.in · 3 Jan 2026

'Gig jobs to grow to 23.5 mn by 2030': Amitabh Kant makes big prediction, backs Zomato's Deepinder Goyal

news18.com · 3 Jan 2026

'Politicising Gig Economy Will Kill...': Amitabh Kant Labels AAP 'Job Killer', Makes Big Prediction

indianexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal backs gig economy, says it forces consumers to confront inequality: ‘Visibility is the price of progress’

financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

‘Zomato CEO using ChatGPT and it’s working,’ viral post claims how AI is changing communication tactics

ndtv.com · 3 Jan 2026

"Delivery Agents Not Overworked": Zomato CEO Defends Gig Work Model

freepressjournal.in · 3 Jan 2026

'Politicising Gig Economy Will Kill Quick Commerce, Destroy Jobs': NITI Aayog CEO

indianexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends ’10-minute delivery’, gig workers say that’s not their concern

financialexpress.com · 3 Jan 2026

Gig workers earn Rs 102 per hour: Deepinder Goyal

opindia.com · 3 Jan 2026

Rich want over-regulation to make the poor invisible: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal opens up on gig work debate

freepressjournal.in · 3 Jan 2026

'Gig Model Does Not Pressure Riders, Flexible Schedules & Welfare Benefits Make Reliable Source Of Income': Zomato CEO

livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

Deepinder Goyal's single-word response: Zomato founder accused of sharing AI-generated emotional post about gig workers

businesstoday.in · 3 Jan 2026

‘Anarchists’ vs ‘dignity’: Mohandas Pai, Raghav Chadha trade barbs over gig worker strikes

businesstoday.in · 3 Jan 2026

‘If gig economy shuts, millions lose income’: CEO slams politicians on job creation amid raging debate

thehindubusinessline.com · 3 Jan 2026

Gig model doesn't pressure riders, flexitime work reliable income source for many: Deepinder Goyal

thehindubusinessline.com · 3 Jan 2026

After gig strikes, Eternal’s Goyal defends delivery model with earnings, safety data

ndtv.com · 4 Jan 2026

'Hostages Without Helmets': Raghav Chadha Reiterates Support For Gig Workers

businesstoday.in · 3 Jan 2026

Capitalism vs Socialism debate reignites as Deepinder Goyal, Kunal Shah and Dhruv Rathee weigh in

livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

'Many questions remain unanswered': Gig workers union reacts to Deepinder Goyal's post on wages, 10-minute delivery

livemint.com · 3 Jan 2026

‘Not just insulting, it is dangerous…’: Raghav Chadha slams delivery platforms response to gig workers strike

freepressjournal.in · 4 Jan 2026

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