EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 27 MIN
The Infrastructure of Convenience
from All Things Policy · host Takshashila Institution
Quick deliveries have become part of urban life in India. Against the backdrop of recent moves to drop the “10-minute delivery” messaging, Sridhar Krishna and Shreya Ramakrishnan look beyond the hype around speed to examine traffic norms, labour realities, and the economic incentives that shape sectors like quick commerce, and why job creation, improved public infrastructure, and labour reform matter far more than how fast groceries arrive.Referenced in the episode: The 10-Minute Drama by Anupam Manur (The Times of India).All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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Quick deliveries have become part of urban life in India. Against the backdrop of recent moves to drop the “10-minute delivery” messaging, Sridhar Krishna and Shreya Ramakrishnan look beyond the hype around speed to examine traffic norms, labour realities, and the economic incentives that shape sectors like quick commerce, and why job creation, improved public infrastructure, and labour reform matter far more than how fast groceries arrive.Referenced in the episode: The 10-Minute Drama by Anupam Manur (The Times of India).All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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