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Blinkit, Zomato to give up to 2% of their annual turnover for gig workers
Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto and other online food delivery, e-commerce and quick commerce companies will now have to give up to 2% of their annual turnover for the welfare of gig and platform workers as India introduces new labour codes on 21 November 2025.
India's new labour codes
On Friday, India announced four Labour Codes, which will take effect immediately on 21 November 2025. The Labour Codes will rationalise the 29 existing labour laws in the country, including the Code on Social Security (2020).
A transformational leap in India’s labour landscape!
— Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI (@LabourMinistry) November 21, 2025
The Government has made the four Labour Codes effective that consolidate 29 laws into a simple, transparent and future-ready framework, empowering workers while promoting economic growth.#ShramevJayatepic.twitter.com/PAxrVaTylW
Govt protects gig workers
Through this move, the nation has also officially defined “gig workers”, “platform workers”, and “aggregators” for the first time under the new Labour Codes.
The new Labour Code makes it compulsory for aggregator companies that extend employment to gig and platform workers to contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover towards the workers.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment mentioned that the amount which will be payable by the companies to these workers will have an upper limit of 5% for allocation towards gig and platform workers.
“Aggregators must contribute 1–2% of the annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to gig and platform workers,” said the Ministry of Labour and Employment in its official announcement.
According to the release, the Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN) also looks for welfare benefits, along with full portability, and is easily accessible to the gig and platform workers across the states of India, regardless of any migration.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment also stated that the 29 existing labour laws continue to operate under fragmented, complex and outdated provisions which were drafted between the 1930s and 1950s.
Building a Stronger, Secure Workforce for Tomorrow!
— Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI (@LabourMinistry) November 22, 2025
The Government has made the Four Labour Codes effective, transforming social security in India. pic.twitter.com/MElclAT4QO
Millions of workers, including gig and platform workers, now have access to protections and benefits that were previously unavailable.
— Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI (@LabourMinistry) November 22, 2025
This is a decisive step towards formalising the workforce, broadening coverage and strengthening welfare for every worker. 🇮🇳#ShramevJayate