CarryMen defends shopping-bag carrier model, plans Chandni Chowk expansion by July

Delhi startup CarryMen, offering hourly bag-carriers in Lajpat Nagar, has rejected 'modern slavery' criticism by stating its workers are full-time salaried employees. The brand is doubling down on its hyperlocal urban convenience play with a planned expansion into Chandni Chowk next month.

— Filed Fri, 29 May, 2026, 17:48 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Delhi startup CarryMen, offering hourly shopping-bag carriers in Lajpat Nagar, defends model against 'modern slavery' criticism, saying workers are full-time salaried employees. Plans expansion to Chandni Chowk by July, highlighting growth of hyperlocal urban convenience services.

Why this matters

Follows CarryMen's launch of Rs 149/hr bag-carrier rentals in Lajpat Nagar. The brand is now defending its labor model publicly while accelerating geographic expansion rather than retreating.

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