According to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12% below early-2026 levels. The timing is particularly damaging. Typically, quick commerce as well as food delivery platforms see an uptick in demand during this period due to Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Order fulfillment for quick grocery delivery services in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai is being delayed, a senior executive said, while slots on platforms like Snabbit, Urban Company and Pronto are going dark in several pockets.According to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12% below early-2026 levels. The timing is particularly damaging. Typically, quick commerce as well as food delivery platforms see an uptick in demand during this period due to Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Order fulfillment for quick grocery delivery services in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai is being delayed, a senior executive said, while slots on platforms like Snabbit, Urban Company and Pronto are going dark in several pockets.
Platforms brace for impact as gig workforce returns home
