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After the December 31st strike by gig workers, India’s labour ministry asked platform companies to stop promoting the 10 minute delivery deadline. These companies have, on paper, complied.
On the side though, another version of the quick commerce economy has been growing–instant house help.
Need someone to help you cook? Need someone to help you clean you home?
Tap a button. And a worker arrives within minutes.
Here’s the surprising part, though.
The workers we spoke to said that they like their jobs.
They get paid on time. There’s a manager that they can contact in case something goes wrong.
So what’s going on here? And how long can this model last? Find out on The Signal Brief.
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After the December 31st strike by gig workers, India’s labour ministry asked platform companies to stop promoting the 10 minute delivery deadline. These companies have, on paper, complied.
On the side though, another version of the quick commerce economy has been growing–instant house help.
Need someone to help you cook? Need someone to help you clean you home?
Tap a button. And a worker arrives within minutes.
Here’s the surprising part, though.
The workers we spoke to said that they like their jobs.
They get paid on time. There’s a manager that they can contact in case something goes wrong.
So what’s going on here? And how long can this model last? Find out on The Signal Brief.
The Core produces The Signal Brief. Follow us wherever you get your favourite podcasts.
Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026
The Core and The Signal Brief are ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to [email protected] for sponsorships and brand studio requirements.
For more of our coverage, check out thecore.in
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