Bengaluru, New Delhi, June 23: Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, along with Zerodha Fund House announced the launch of a unique programme for its delivery partners across the country. The initiative is aimed at enabling the delivery partners to save a part of their earnings with investments into mutual funds, through the Swiggy rider app. Delivery partners can start their journey with Rs. 100.
This is an extension of Swiggy’s commitment to empowering its delivery partners, going beyond earnings to help partners build financial discipline for themselves and their families, by investing in the schemes of Zerodha Fund House. Riders may choose to invest for emergencies or for long-term needs (like new two- wheeler, school fees, family goals). The investment can be done as per their convenience and there is no lock-in period,
The delivery partners may begin their investment journey from the Swiggy Rider App, the journey is seamless, completely digital and easy to understand. The investment is done directly in the Schemes of Zerodha Fund House and the delivery partners can manage investments directly via Zerodha Fund House’s WhatsApp channel.
Speaking on the launch, Saurav Goyal, Senior Vice President- Driver and Delivery Org, Swiggy said, “Our delivery partners are integral to the communities we serve, and we strive to positively influence their lives through initiatives that promote their safety, well-being, and long-term empowerment. With this partnership with Zerodha Fund House, we are making it easier for our delivery partners to invest their earnings and in turn, become financially independent as well as invest for their future. This is another step towards giving every partner access to financial tools that are designed for them.”
Added Vishal Jain, CEO, Zerodha Fund House “This is another example of how technology can make investing simple and accessible. For millions of gig workers, building long-term savings can be difficult when incomes are earned and spent in short cycles. A Swiggy delivery partner can now save a part of their weekly earnings into a mutual fund in a few taps and withdraw it whenever they need. And that first step, however small, is the beginning of a better financial life."
