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Gig Economy
The gig economy includes delivery riders, cab drivers and freelance workers who are paid per task through platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Uber and Urban Company. Gig workers are not traditional employees and historically lacked benefits.
Why It Matters
India’s 2025 labour codes brought gig and platform workers into the social security system for the first time.
In India
A food delivery rider might complete dozens of orders a day for several apps, with earnings that change with demand and incentives.
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