Swiggy, Zomato, Magicpin see order surge on New Year Eve, negligible impact of gig workers' strike

Key Points

1. Swiggy, Zomato, and Magicpin reported a surge in orders on New Year's Eve, January 1, 2026.
2. The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) claimed over 1 lakh workers participated in a strike across 22 cities.
3. NITI Aayog estimates India's gig workforce will reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
4. Zomato and Blinkit delivered over 75 lakh orders to over 63 lakh customers on New Year's Eve.
5. Biryani clocked 2.19 lakh orders on Swiggy before 7:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.