India Refuses to Adopt Global Gig Work Law, Signaling Regulatory Divergence

India has refused to uphold a global gig work law, challenging the narrative of regulatory convergence. Given India's massive and growing gig workforce (projected 23.5 million by 2029-30), this policy stance may affect platform strategies and labor protections in a key market for Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon Flex.