‘Not decent work’: Gig workers’ union slams Zomato CEO’s claims

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A fresh debate on Saturday erupted over working conditions in India’s fast-growing quick commerce sector after a Telangana-based gig workers’ union sharply criticised Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the company’s delivery model, calling the current conditions “not decent work”.

Rally in industrial metals pushes household goods prices

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Industrial metals including copper, aluminium and nickel have surged sharply, due to tightening supply and robust demand. Aluminium climbed past $3,000 a tonne mark for the first time in over three years, while copper traded near all-time highs surging beyond $12,000 per tonne mark.

2 key interventions to improve access to export credit, strengthen MSMEs: Industry

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The industry has hailed two key interventions under the 'Niryat Protsahan' sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports by providing affordable and easier access to trade finance, saying this will lower the cost of exporting, expand access to finance, diversify export markets and strengthen India’s export brand.