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Swiggy must register gig workers by June 21

By Startup Enthusiast · 10 June 2026

What they do

Swiggy operates a food delivery and quick commerce platform using gig workers

The labour ministry has ordered Swiggy to register all gig workers by June 21, 2026, or face penalties

The move aims to create a national database and extend social security benefits like health insurance to gig workers

The labour ministry has directed Swiggy to register all its gig workers by June 21, 2026.
The directive follows the notification of rules under the Code on Social Security last month.
Mandatory registration of gig and platform workers must be completed within 45 days.
The ministry warned that failure to meet the deadline may invite penal action under the Social Security Code.
Aggregators must report all new worker onboardings and exits on a real-time or daily basis through a central portal.
A gig or platform worker is defined as an individual who works at least 90 days in a year with a single aggregator, or 120 days across multiple platforms.

The government aims to build a comprehensive database of workers engaged by digital platforms.
The database will enable the government to roll out welfare measures such as health insurance, life cover, and pension schemes.
The registration process will issue a unique national identity for gig workers, improving portability and formalising the informal economy segment.

Swiggy is a food delivery and quick commerce platform operating across India.
It connects customers with restaurants and local stores through a network of gig workers who deliver orders.
The company earns revenue through commission fees from restaurants, delivery charges, and advertising.
Swiggy also operates Instamart, a quick commerce service delivering groceries and essentials in minutes.
It competes with Zomato in food delivery and Zepto, Blinkit in quick commerce.

Swiggy must register all gig workers by June 21, 2026, to avoid penal action.
The company must report new worker onboardings and exits in real time or daily through a central portal.