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Zomato and Blinkit recorded their highest-ever order volumes on New Year’s Eve, despite nationwide strike calls by delivery workers over wages, safety and social security concerns. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said operations remained largely unaffected on December 31, crediting support from local authorities and delivery partners.
In a social media post on X, Goyal said, “Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both platforms to deliver more than 75 lakh orders (all-time high) to over 63 lakh customers during the day.”
He added that the surge did not involve additional incentives. “This happened without any additional incentives for delivery partners. NYE (New Year’s eve) does see higher incentives than usual days and yesterday was no different than the past NYE days.”
Thanking authorities and workers, he said, “I am grateful to local authorities across the country and to our teams on the ground for clear enforcement and swift coordination. Most importantly, thank you to our delivery partners who showed up despite intimidation, stood their ground, and chose honest work and progress.”
<blockquote>Zomato and Blinkit delivered at a record pace yesterday, unaffected by calls for strikes that many of us heard over the past few days.
Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both…
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/deepigoyal/status/2006669548175634804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Addressing criticism of the gig economy, Goyal added, “If a system were fundamentally unfair, it would not consistently attract and retain so many people who choose to work within it.” 
“Please don't get swept up by narratives pushed by vested interests,” he said.
“The gig economy is one of India's largest organised job creation engines, and its real impact will compound over time, when delivery partners' children, supported by stable incomes and education, enter the workforce and help transform our country at scale,” the post concluded.
Also Read: <a href="http://zeebiz.com/companies/news-swiggy-zomato-hike-incentives-as-gig-workers-stage-nationwide-strike-on-new-years-eve-386882">Swiggy, Zomato hike incentives as gig workers stage nationwide strike on New Year's eve</a>
<h2>Gig workers nation-wide strike</h2>
Delivery workers across multiple cities observed protests on December 31, disrupting services during peak New Year demand. Unions cited low pay, unsafe working conditions and lack of social security.
The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) said in a post on X, “Nearly 40,000 delivery workers across India participated in a nationwide flash strike on 25 December 2025, causing 50–60 per cent service disruption in many cities. Workers are protesting unsafe work models, falling incomes, arbitrary ID blocking, police harassment, and denial of dignity and social security.”
The union said it had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Labour and Employment outlining its demands.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union also urged government intervention, saying, “We urge the Hon’ble Centre and State Labour Ministers to urgently act on gig workers’ issues—unfair payouts, unsafe 10-minute delivery models and arbitrary ID blocking. Ahead of the 31 Dec National Strike, convene an immediate meeting with unions and platforms.”
<h2>What are gig workers' key demands?</h2>
Unions have outlined the following demands:
• Regulation of platform companies under labour laws 
• Ban on unsafe “10-minute delivery” models 
• End to arbitrary ID blocking and penalties 
• Fair and transparent wages 
• Social security including health, accident insurance and pensions 
• Protection of the right to organise and collectively bargain

Zomato and Blinkit recorded their highest-ever order volumes on New Year’s Eve, despite nationwide strike calls by delivery workers over wages, safety and social security concerns. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said operations remained largely unaffected on December 31, crediting support from local authorities and delivery partners.In a social media post on X, Goyal said, “Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both platforms to deliver more than 75 lakh orders (all-time high) to over 63 lakh customers during the day.”He added that the surge did not involve additional incentives. “This happened without any additional incentives for delivery partners. NYE (New Year’s eve) does see higher incentives than usual days and yesterday was no different than the past NYE days.”Thanking authorities and workers, he said, “I am grateful to local authorities across the country and to our teams on the ground for clear enforcement and swift coordination. Most importantly, thank you to our delivery partners who showed up despite intimidation, stood their ground, and chose honest work and progress.”Zomato and Blinkit delivered at a record pace yesterday, unaffected by calls for strikes that many of us heard over the past few days.Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both…— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) January 1, 2026Addressing criticism of the gig economy, Goyal added, “If a system were fundamentally unfair, it would not consistently attract and retain so many people who choose to work within it.”“Please don't get swept up by narratives pushed by vested interests,” he said.“The gig economy is one of India's largest organised job creation engines, and its real impact will compound over time, when delivery partners' children, supported by stable incomes and education, enter the workforce and help transform our country at scale,” the post concluded.Also Read: Swiggy, Zomato hike incentives as gig workers stage nationwide strike on New Year's eveGig workers nation-wide strikeDelivery workers across multiple cities observed protests on December 31, disrupting services during peak New Year demand. Unions cited low pay, unsafe working conditions and lack of social security.The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) said in a post on X, “Nearly 40,000 delivery workers across India participated in a nationwide flash strike on 25 December 2025, causing 50–60 per cent service disruption in many cities. Workers are protesting unsafe work models, falling incomes, arbitrary ID blocking, police harassment, and denial of dignity and social security.”The union said it had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Labour and Employment outlining its demands.The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union also urged government intervention, saying, “We urge the Hon’ble Centre and State Labour Ministers to urgently act on gig workers’ issues—unfair payouts, unsafe 10-minute delivery models and arbitrary ID blocking. Ahead of the 31 Dec National Strike, convene an immediate meeting with unions and platforms.”What are gig workers' key demands?Unions have outlined the following demands:• Regulation of platform companies under labour laws• Ban on unsafe “10-minute delivery” models• End to arbitrary ID blocking and penalties• Fair and transparent wages• Social security including health, accident insurance and pensions• Protection of the right to organise and collectively bargain

Delivery workers across multiple cities observed protests on December 31, disrupting services during peak New Year demand. Unions cited low pay, unsafe working conditions and lack of social security.

Zomato, Blinkit clock record orders on New Year’s Eve despite nationwide gig worker strike

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Zomato and Blinkit recorded their highest-ever order volumes on New Year’s Eve, despite nationwide strike calls by delivery workers over wages, safety and social security concerns. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said operations remained largely unaffected on December 31, crediting support from local authorities and delivery partners. In a social media post on X, Goyal said, “Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both platforms to deliver more than 75 lakh orders (all-time high) to over 63 lakh customers during the day.” He added that the surge did not involve additional incentives. “This happened without any additional incentives for delivery partners. NYE (New Year’s eve) does see higher incentives than usual days and yesterday was no different than the past NYE days.” Thanking authorities and workers, he said, “I am grateful to local authorities across the country and to our teams on the ground for clear enforcement and swift coordination. Most importantly, thank you to our delivery partners who showed up despite intimidation, stood their ground, and chose honest work and progress.” Zomato and Blinkit delivered at a record pace yesterday, unaffected by calls for strikes that many of us heard over the past few days. Support from local law enforcement helped keep the small number of miscreants in check, enabling 4.5 lakh+ delivery partners across both… — Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) January 1, 2026 Addressing criticism of the gig economy, Goyal added, “If a system were fundamentally unfair, it would not consistently attract and retain so many people who choose to work within it.” “Please dont get swept up by narratives pushed by vested interests,” he said. “The gig economy is one of Indias largest organised job creation engines, and its real impact will compound over time, when delivery partners children, supported by stable incomes and education, enter the workforce and help transform our country at scale,” the post concluded. Also Read: Swiggy, Zomato hike incentives as gig workers stage nationwide strike on New Years eve Gig workers nation-wide strike Delivery workers across multiple cities observed protests on December 31, disrupting services during peak New Year demand. Unions cited low pay, unsafe working conditions and lack of social security. The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) said in a post on X, “Nearly 40,000 delivery workers across India participated in a nationwide flash strike on 25 December 2025, causing 50–60 per cent service disruption in many cities. Workers are protesting unsafe work models, falling incomes, arbitrary ID blocking, police harassment, and denial of dignity and social security.” The union said it had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Labour and Employment outlining its demands. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union also urged government intervention, saying, “We urge the Hon’ble Centre and State Labour Ministers to urgently act on gig workers’ issues—unfair payouts, unsafe 10-minute delivery models and arbitrary ID blocking. Ahead of the 31 Dec National Strike, convene an immediate meeting with unions and platforms.” What are gig workers key demands? Unions have outlined the following demands: • Regulation of platform companies under labour laws • Ban on unsafe “10-minute delivery” models • End to arbitrary ID blocking and penalties • Fair and transparent wages • Social security including health, accident insurance and pensions • Protection of the right to organise and collectively bargain