In 2023, the Indian online food delivery market was worth *** billion U.S. dollars. The delivery market was expected to grow and reach ** billion U.S. dollars in 2026.
Growth in the online food delivery sector post-COVID-19
Restricted mobility during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns led to the monumental growth in the online food delivery sector in the country. Restaurants and cafes, which did not offer delivery services earlier, had to provide or join food delivery services to stay afloat. However, to sustain this increased influx in revenue post lockdowns, delivery services came up with with customer retention strategies such as pay-later and subscription offers.
Demand for gig employees in online food delivery
The rising demand for online food delivery services along with hikes in fuel prices and flat pay led to a shortage in personnel in the delivery sector. Furthermore, about ** percent of the drivers in leading delivery services like Zomato and Swiggy would quit within a month of joining. Higher wages and transition to electric vehicles could pave the way for retaining gig employees.
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