Author: Mansi Jaswal

Gig workers face exploitation, only Urban Company, bigbasket ensure minimum wage: Report

These initiatives mark a significant advancement in addressing the vulnerabilities of gig workers, who have long faced challenges such as lack of social security and employment instability. By formalizing their status and extending essential benefits, the government acknowledges the indispensable role gig workers play in the modern economy and takes concrete steps to ensure their well-being and security.

According to the Fairwork India team, Zomato, Swiggy, Urban Company, and bigbasket scored 6 out of 10 points creating favourable working conditions for gig workers

Nykaa posts strong Q2 performance, beauty revenues soar

Nykaa Reports Robust Q3 Results, Revenue Up 26.6% YoY

According to FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited which operates the Nykaa brand, the beauty vertical delivered ‘robust’ net revenue as well as net sales value (NSV) growth of mid-twenties, with a higher GMV growth

Local brands thrive amid Aatmanirbhar Bharat push; 45% of consumers prefer homegrown F&B products

By prioritizing inclusive development—supporting disadvantaged groups, youth, farmers, and women—the budget strengthens purchasing power, further stimulating market demand. Additionally, initiatives aimed at boosting farm productivity, manufacturing, and exports—such as a national mission for high-yield crops and subsidized credit for farmers—will fortify supply chains and optimize input costs, ensuring long-term sectoral growth.

Deloitte’s ‘SPURring growth in FMCG’ report revealed that 45 percent of Indian consumers prefer purchasing local brands over global ones for food and beverage products