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Swiggy executive says delivery jobs are flexible employment not gig work

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Swiggy executive says delivery jobs are flexible employment not gig work

A top Swiggy leader reframes delivery work as a pillar

Swiggy Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor argues that delivery partners should be treated as flexible employment rather than “gig work.” He positions the role as a third pillar of the job market, separate from formal employment and entrepreneurship. Kapoor notes that millions have worked on Swiggy’s platform, highlighting the sector’s scale and long-term growth potential.

  • Swiggy’s CEO calls delivery work flexible employment
  • He distinguishes it from formal jobs and entrepreneurship
  • Kapoor cites millions working on Swiggy’s platform
  • He frames delivery partners as a job market pillar
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