Zomato, Blinkit Smash Records on NYE Despite Gig Worker Strike Calls

• Zomato and Blinkit's parent company, Eternal, reported record 7.5 million+ orders on New Year's Eve, largely unaffected by gig worker strike calls.
• CEO Deepinder Goyal stated over 450,000 delivery partners served 6.3 million+ customers, with no additional incentives beyond standard NYE higher payouts.
• Gig worker unions had called for a nationwide strike demanding higher pay, improved safety, social security, and withdrawal of ultra-fast delivery models.
• Goyal clarified Blinkit's rapid delivery is due to store density and backend design, not pressure on partners, and partners don't see customer-facing timelines.
• He alleged a small group of former partners attempted disruptions, leading to local authority intervention, while unions maintain demands are unresolved.

Why It Matters: Zomato/Blinkit achieved record NYE orders, downplaying strike impact and defending delivery practices.