Gig Economy News
Social security for gig workers must aim for a balance of flexibility
India’s Code on Social Security 2020 holds the promise of delivering social security for gig workers in an equitable manner, but its success will depend on key details like eligibility criteria, platform contributions and effective Centre-state coordination to extend coverage.
4 min read12 Nov 2024HDFC Bank launches GIGA, a suite of products and services for gig workers
These include a flexible savings account with investment options and insurance cover, business loans, car loans, two-wheeler loans and gold loans, business debit and credit cards, and more.
2 min read29 Aug 2024‘Aamdani kum aur …’: Rahul Gandhi’s Uber ride, candid conversation with driver highlight plight of gig workers | Watch
Rahul Gandhi took an Uber ride to discuss the struggles of gig workers with driver Sunil Upadhyay. He highlighted their financial hardships and called for concrete policies to support them.
2 min read19 Aug 2024Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel
An NCAER survey confirms the raw deal they’re saddled with. Glaringly, their real wages shrank over a three-year span after 2019. Intervene or not, only a jobs boom can sort this out.
2 min read31 Aug 2023Indian Rupee becomes standout choice for investors with Asia focus
Indian assets are currently presenting a more promising outlook compared to their Indonesian counterparts, with the Indian rupee offering higher bond yields and relative stability due to central bank interventions.
2 min read26 Jun 2023Startups in gig economy: Entrepreneurial challenges in free market business model
The gig economy presents unique obstacles for startups that require strategic thinking and adaptability along with financial challenges. Embracing technology to streamline operations and leveraging financial innovation to optimize cash flow is key to success.
2 min read22 Jun 2023Alibaba’s $32 billion day signals breakups for China tech
China’s online commerce leader surprised markets by announcing Tuesday plans to split its $220 billion empire into six units that will individually raise funds and explore initial public offerings
5 min read29 Mar 2023Gig workforce witness 5X demand growth after mass layoffs: Report
Due to its short-term contracts or temporary labour with flexibility and freedom of workculture but no job security, India’s gig economy is the sector of the workforce that is expanding at the fastest rate.
2 min read25 Feb 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared