Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Unveils Delivery Pay, Counters Safety Concerns Amidst Strikes

• Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal addressed delivery partner earnings and safety concerns following nationwide strikes.
• Average hourly earnings for Zomato partners increased to ₹102 in 2025 (up 10.9% from ₹92 in 2024), excluding 100% customer tips.
• Full-time partners can earn ₹26,500 gross (₹21,000 net) monthly; average work is 38 days/year, 7 hours/day.
• Goyal clarified 10-minute delivery is safe: no rider countdown, average speed 16-21 km/h due to store proximity, not high speed.
• Zomato and Blinkit spent over ₹100 crore on partner welfare, including ₹10 lakh accident and ₹1 lakh medical insurance.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal clarifies delivery partner earnings and safety, emphasizing gig work flexibility.