Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 3 -- Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has pushed back against allegations of excessive work pressure and low pay for gig workers after delivery partners went on strike on December 25 and 31, 2025, across several major states.

In a detailed post on X, Goyal said the earnings of Zomato delivery partners have steadily increased and argued that the gig model offers flexibility rather than enforced work hours.

According to Goyal, the average earnings per hour (EPH), excluding tips, for a Zomato delivery partner stood at Rs.102 in 2025, up from Rs.92 in 2024 - a year-on-year increase of nearly 10.9 percent.

He explained that most delivery partners work only a few hours on select days each month. However, if a partner were to work...