Quick commerce branding reset: Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto stop using ‘10-minute delivery’ tagline; govt order cited

Quick commerce branding reset: Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto stop using ‘10-minute delivery’ tagline; govt order cited

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Swiggy and IPO-bound Zepto have stopped promoting their grocery businesses as “10-minute” delivery services following a government intervention prompted by road safety concerns, according to a Reuters report.The move comes after the labour ministry, at a private meeting on Saturday, asked some companies to discontinue the “10-minute” branding amid concerns over rash driving…

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Food delivery outlook: Experience, speed and value to shape India’s growth story in 2026, say Swiggy and magicpin

Food delivery outlook: Experience, speed and value to shape India’s growth story in 2026, say Swiggy and magicpin

India’s food delivery market is set to see its next phase of growth driven by customer experience, faster deliveries and value-conscious consumption, according to leading aggregators Swiggy and magicpin.Anshoo Sharma, founder and chief executive of magicpin, said growth in 2026 will come from deeper merchant inclusion and catering to users who are increasingly focused on…

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1 of 3 eateries wants to exit delivery apps: Report

1 of 3 eateries wants to exit delivery apps: Report

NEW DELHI: Nearly a third of restaurants listed on food delivery platforms said they would stop using them due to rising commissions and lower profits, according to a report by economic policy think tank NCAER and investment firm Prosus.The report stated that 30% of restaurants surveyed wanted a reduction in the commission structure, with the…

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Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…

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