IIM Kozhikode - Hidden power gap in India’s gig economy

“Scale doesn’t excuse shifting all risk to workers”: Hidden power gap in India’s gig economy

Labour oversupply, fragmented workforces, and algorithmic control enable gig platforms to absorb strikes quietly, revealing a growing power imbalance between app‑based companies, their workers, and India’s evolving labour laws. Even when delivery partners stage city‑wide protests, platforms can maintain service levels without overt confrontation, underscoring how structural advantages shield companies from accountability.

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