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Capitalmind CEO weighs in on Deepinder Goyal's gig worker debate – ‘Everyone cribs about their job, but...’
Deepinder Goyal explained that every delivery partner typically travels less than two kilometres in roughly 8 minutes, with an average speed of 15 kmph, to deliver to customers.
Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December
India's factory sector witnessed a sharp slowdown in performance this December, registering its weakest growth in two years. The decline in demand has prompted companies to slash production levels, while job creation has virtually paused. This trend signals an economic cooling for India, with export growth also tapering off.
Zomato CEO’s Comment On Gig Workers’ Strike Sparks Mega Debate, Many Back Him: ‘Even Tech Industry Doesn’t Pay...’
A social media user reacted, saying, "The tech industry values skill but doesn't pay 40k. Delivery services have low entry barriers and can't pay that much."
Stock markets rally in early trade, Sensex up 158 points to 85,346.79
In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading higher
India's Auto Sales In December 2025: Passenger Vehicles, Two-Wheelers and CVs End Year On A High
Several automakers report their highest-ever domestic sales during the year, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Kia India.
Sapphire Foods–Devyani International Merger: Know Capital Gains Tax Rules, Impact On Shareholders
Under the proposed scheme, Devyani International will issue 177 shares for every 100 shares held in Sapphire Foods
Rupee rises 6 paise to 89.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is expected to trade in a narrow range as the 90 level is being protected by the Reserve Bank of India
Want to visualise your 2026 goals? Google explains how Nano Banana Pro helps
Google has introduced a creative AI prompt on Gemini to help users visualise their 2026 goals as a vibrant, hand-drawn vision board with glowing highlights and playful doodles. Here is the original prompt for you to try, along with a bonus prompt.
BSNL Launches Wi-Fi Calling Service Across All Circles in India for Improved Connectivity
BSNL previously expand its VoWiFi service to West and South Zone circles in the country
Gold, Silver Prices Rise Today: Check 24K And 22K Gold Rates In Your City On January 2
Gold and Silver Rates Today, January 2: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rises to Rs 1,35,070 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,23,810 per 10 grams.
Gold and silver open 2026 with gains following huge annual surge
Gold prices rose toward $4,350 an ounce, and silver gained more than 1%, building on their best annual performances since 1979.
Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip
Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 3.8% in morning trade, outpacing the benchmark KOSPI’s 1.1% rise
Top 10 Richest Women In India: Net Worth And Success Stories
These women are not only among the wealthiest but also represent resilience, innovation, and leadership in shaping India’s corporate landscape.
Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Adobe CEOs: Who will attend ‘India AI Impact Summit’ in Delhi next month? Full details
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to attract over 100 global CEOs and heads of state, including leaders from Google DeepMind and Adobe. With an emphasis on the democratisation of AI, the summit aims to bridge the global AI divide and foster collaboration across nations.
RBI new risk-weight rules for NBFC infra loans from April 1: Key takeaways
RBI revises NBFC risk-weight norms for infrastructure projects, lowering risk weights for high-quality projects and setting stricter criteria, effective April 1, 2026, to boost financial stability.
Indian Startups In 2026, India’s Post RMG Era & More
What’s In Store For Indian Startups This Year? The Indian startup ecosystem enters 2026 with a new mantra, built on…
Stocks To Watch: ITC, Devyani International, Vodafone Idea, HUDCO, Tata Steel, Zomato, And Others
Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like ITC, Devyani International, Vodafone Idea, HUDCO, Tata Steel, Zomato, and others will be in focus on Friday's trade
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal defends delivery partners over alleged traffic rule violations: ‘Indians are always in a rush’
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has defended delivery partners against traffic violation claims, arguing that the problem stems from a wider impatience among Indian road users. He said riders are more visible because of their uniforms, while similar violations by other motorists often go unnoticed.
India's healthtech startups switch strategy; NTT Data bets on AI
Pristyn Care, which initially started as a lead-generation platform for surgeries, now operates its own network of clinics and has embedded clinical staff within partner hospitals to manage patient journeys from consultation through recovery.
PlayStation Plus January 2026 games announced: Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey and more
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026, featuring Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper. Players can enjoy high-speed racing, magical adventures and deep underground exploration from January 6.
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On January 2
Petrol, Diesel Price On January 2: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
From insurance to attrition rate: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal answers six questions about gig workers
Deepinder Goyal assured that every gig worker has two insurance policies and reiterated that the delivery drivers are not punished for being late.
China AI chipmaker Biren surges 82% on Hong Kong debut, kicking off 2026 listings
BIREN-IPO:China AI chipmaker Biren surges 82% on Hong Kong debut, kicking off 2026 listings