Centre courts fund managers to build gig worker safety net, raising cost overhang for Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy
The government is consulting fund managers to operationalise accident and maternity cover for India's 1 crore gig workers, set to swell to 2.5 crore by decade-end. With workers averaging Rs 27,726/month and just 38 working days/year in 2025, platform majors Eternal (Zomato/Blinkit) and Swiggy face fresh contribution liabilities under the new labour code.
Centre is consulting fund managers to operationalise social security schemes (accident, maternity) for gig and platform workers under the new labour code, directly impacting Zomato, Blinkit and Swiggy delivery workforces amid rising worker protests.
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