India directs quick commerce platforms to end 10-minute delivery branding
The Indian labour ministry has ordered quick commerce firms to stop promoting ultra-fast delivery services. This move follows safety concerns in the growing sector.
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The Indian labour ministry has formally requested that quick commerce companies cease the promotion of 10-minute delivery services, citing significant concerns over road safety and the welfare of delivery partners. During a private meeting held on Saturday, government officials expressed alarm regarding rash driving by riders and the low pay structures prevalent across the industry in India 
IN. The directive marks a significant regulatory intervention in a high-growth sector that has fundamentally reshaped shopping habits for millions of consumers over the past five years.
IN. The directive marks a significant regulatory intervention in a high-growth sector that has fundamentally reshaped shopping habits for millions of consumers over the past five years.Following the government request, major platforms have begun removing fast-delivery branding from their mobile applications. Blinkit, an Eternal subsidiary, updated its interface on Tuesday, while Zepto, Swiggy Limited , and Flipkart—a subsidiary of Walmart Inc. —stripped similar promotional messaging by Wednesday. Despite these changes, the $11.5 billion quick commerce sector continues to operate from more than 2,000 neighbourhood warehouses designed for rapid fulfillment.
