Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defended the company's gig pay model, stating delivery partners earned an average of ₹102 per hour in 2025, with flexibility, insurance, and other support. He highlighted low barriers to entry for the role. However, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Association countered that net pay is lower after costs and described the working conditions as "not decent work," disputing the company's claims.