VC-funded startups are tempting women to join the instant house help business. Can it last?
In India’s instant house help sector, dominated by Snabbit, Pronto and Urban Company, domestic workers have nothing to lose and everything to gain. At least, for the time being.
12 February, 2026•13 min
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