India’s 10-min delivery boom hides gig work crisis
India’s hyperdelivery boom has made 10-minute groceries and gadgets the new normal, but there are doubts if it really fosters growth. While Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart raise billions, lakhs of youth risk being trapped in low-skill, unsafe gig jobs. Experts argue that real prosperity lies in digital upskilling, coding, AI and design that power innovation and long-term economic strength.