Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

India’s newly notified labour codes formally bring millions of gig and platform workers under a social security framework for the first time. This historic shift provides access to benefits like provident fund and insurance, while placing new compliance responsibilities on platform companies. Experts note the execution of these reforms for a fluid workforce remains the biggest challenge.