Zomato CEO Condemns Violent Protests, Defends Gig Model Amid New Rules

• Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal condemned violent protests by gig workers, alleging some were political agents.
• Gig workers protested on New Year's Eve for minimum pay and better working conditions from platforms like Zomato, Swiggy.
• Goyal clarified Zomato's 10-minute delivery relies on smart logistics, not rushing riders, dispelling safety concerns.
• He stated many delivery partners willingly choose platform work, arguing the "widespread exploitation" narrative is nuanced.
• The Centre has drafted new rules under the Social Security Code to provide benefits to gig workers after 90 days.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO defends gig worker model amid protests, while government drafts social security rules.