Karnataka HC orders Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto to deposit gig worker welfare fees within 3 weeks
High Court refused to stay the state's gig worker welfare law, directing platforms to deposit disputed levies with the court in three weeks. Charges range from 50 paise per two-wheeler ride to a 1% levy on food and grocery payouts, adding cost pressure to delivery economics.
Karnataka HC refused to stay the state's gig worker welfare law, directing Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and others to deposit disputed welfare fees with the court within three weeks. Levies range from 50 paise per ride to 1% of delivery payouts.
Why this matters
The ruling adds cost pressure as Swiggy expands aggressively, launching Late Night Eats across 30 cities and rolling out investment perks for delivery partners with Zerodha Fund House.
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