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Next time a Zomato delivery partner meets an accident, help will be immediate: Here’s how | Mint
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Food delivery platform Zomato has introduced the "Accelerated Safety Response" program for its delivery partners. The feature automatically detects collisions and immediately triggers an emergency call to Zomato’s response system, which can dispatch an ambulance to the delivery partner’s location. By providing immediate assistance in the event of an accident, Zomato aims to prioritize the safety and well-being of its delivery partners. The initiative was announced during a sustainability conference and reflects the company’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its business practices. Zomato has implemented various initiatives to improve the welfare of its delivery partners in the past.
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Zomato equips delivery partners with lifesaving skills
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1y ago
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Zomato has launched a first-responder training program for its food delivery partners across India. The program aims to educate the delivery partners on medical first-aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) to help prevent serious injury or loss of life during emergencies. Over 5,000 delivery partners have already undergone professional training as part of the initiative. Each partner will be provided with a comprehensive first-aid kit to ensure their ability to provide immediate medical support to both peers and customers.
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Zomato introduces new ‘food rescue’ feature to avoid wastage, Deepinder Goyal says ‘cancelled orders will now…’ | Company Business News
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9m ago
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Food delivery platform Zomato has introduced a new feature called Food Rescue to combat food wastage. The feature offers customers the opportunity to purchase discarded food items at an unbeatable price within a 3 km radius of the delivery partner. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal stated that over 400,000 orders are cancelled every month, leading to significant food wastage. The cancelled orders will be made available for a limited time in their original packaging, with restaurant partners receiving compensation for the cancelled order and a portion of the amount paid by the new customer.
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Now, Zomato Initiates ITR Filing For Its Delivery Partners
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1y ago
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Zomato announced that it paid over INR 4,000 Cr to delivery partners last year, with INR 40 Cr withheld as TDS. Within a few days of launching the Zomato Delivery Partner app, more than 100,000 partners have started filing their income tax returns. Zomato's stock closed slightly lower at INR 218.80 on Friday.
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Food delivery platform Zomato backs Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat
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8m ago
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Zomato has partnered with Indian boxer and mixed martial artist Neeraj Goyat in a year-long sponsorship agreement. The deal aims to support Goyat's athletic excellence and elevate the profile of professional boxing in India. Zomato will provide financial and nutritional support as well as guidance to Goyat. The partnership was established following Goyat's comeback after a car accident in 2019 and was hinted at during a joint appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show. Zomato recently developed a framework to address the needs of its delivery partners.
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Gig workers to get ₹4 lakh insurance cover in Karnataka: CM
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2y ago
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On Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that gig workers employed as delivery personnel in e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Zomato, and Swiggy would receive an insurance coverage of ₹4 lakh. This coverage includes ₹2 lakh for life insurance and ₹2 lakh for accident insurance. The Chief Minister confirmed that the government would bear the entire insurance premium.
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Gig Workers Debate: Zomato CEO Reveals Delivery Partners’ Earnings, Benefits
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6m ago
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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed that delivery partners who work at least eight hours daily earned around Rs 28,000 monthly in 2024, which remains competitive even after accounting for fuel costs. Over 15 lakh partners engaged with Zomato that year. Goyal also highlighted their insurance coverage, paying over Rs 53 crore in claims, with 55% for non-accident expenses. The Indian government announced measures in the 2025 budget to support gig workers with social security benefits.
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Zomato gets ₹9.45 crore GST notice, plans to appeal against tax order | Mint
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1y ago
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Food delivery provider Zomato has received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice of INR 9.45 crore from tax authorities in Karnataka, India. The notice includes a GST amount of INR 5.01 crore, along with interest charges and penalties. Zomato plans to appeal the order as it believes it has a strong case. This is not the first time the company has faced a tax notice, as it received a similar demand for payment in 2021.
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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal hits out at malls; says, ’need to be more humane…’ | Mint
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10m ago
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- Zomato's CEO, Deepinder Goyal, shared his experience as a delivery partner executive for a day. - Goyal emphasized the need for malls to improve working conditions for delivery partners. - Zomato's shares closed 2.38% higher after Friday's trading session. - During his second delivery, Goyal faced challenges entering the mall and had to wait in the staircase to pick up the order. - Goyal spent time with other delivery executives, gathering valuable feedback while waiting for the order to be prepared. - Goyal managed to sneak in and collect the order when the staircase guard took a small break.
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Swiggy’s standalone app Snacc: Here’s all you need to know about it
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7m ago
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Swiggy launched a standalone app, Snacc, for 10-minute food delivery, expanding its quick commerce offerings alongside Bolt. Competitors like Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto are also active in this rapid delivery space. Snacc focuses on delivering fast food and drinks from nearby locations, while Bolt delivers from restaurants. The market is seeing growth, with Swiggy's Bolt contributing to 5% of overall delivery volumes, though concerns about profitability and sustainability persist.
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Here’s why AI search engines really can’t kill Google
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1y ago
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AI-powered search engines are being touted as the future of search, with companies like Perplexity and You.com claiming to be the next-gen search products. However, the real question is not only how well these search engines can find information but also how well they can handle various types of queries that users typically have. When it comes to navigation queries, AI search engines struggle to provide immediate and accurate results compared to Google. For information queries, AI search engines vary in their performance, with Google often providing faster and more reliable results. In terms of exploration queries, AI search engines can shine by providing more in-depth and synthesized answers with helpful citations. However, when it comes to queries like "what to watch," Google's specific page design and curated recommendations surpass the capabilities of AI bots. Overall, while AI-powered search engines show promise in certain areas, they still have a long way to go in replicating the comprehensive and efficient search experience that Google provides.
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