Zepto: News
Why did government ask Blinkit, Zepto to drop '10-minute' promise
India's leading quick commerce platforms have changed their marketing strategies after the Union Labour Ministry raised concerns over rider safety and working conditions.
OYO, Razorpay backer Lightspeed to launch new India-focused fund
Lightspeed India Partners, a prominent early-stage investor in companies like OYO and Razorpay, is gearing up to launch its next fund focused on India and Southeast Asia in 2026.
Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery commitment in India
Blinkit, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is set to ditch its "10-minute delivery" branding.
Zepto denies any link to delivery partner's death in Hyderabad
Zepto, a popular hyper-fast delivery service in India, has clarified that a man who died in a road accident in Hyderabad earlier this month was not associated with its platform.
You can now perform in-app UPI payments on Zepto
Zepto, a quick commerce company, has launched an in-app unified payments interface (UPI) feature.
Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto increase delivery incentives amid gig workers' strike
Swiggy and Zomato have increased their delivery incentives during peak hours and year-end days.
Indian start-up funding drops 10% to $13B in 2025
Indian start-ups raised a total of $13 billion in 2025, marking a 10% decline from the $14.4 billion raised in 2024.
Eternal shares plunge to 5-month low: Here we decode why
Shares of Eternal have hit a 5-month low today.
Zepto files for $1.3B IPO
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) worth $1.3 billion (approximately ₹11,682 crore).
IPO-bound Zepto's FY25 loss widens 177% to ₹3,367cr
Zepto, one of India's major quick-commerce players, saw its net loss surge 177% to ₹3,367.3 crore in FY25, even as the company posted strong topline growth.
Quick commerce unicorn Zepto to file IPO papers tomorrow
Zepto, a Bengaluru-based quick commerce unicorn, is gearing up to pre-file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26.
Zepto to file $500M IPO in India next week
Zepto, a significant player in the grocery delivery space, is gearing up to file for an initial public offering (IPO) worth some $500 million.
Zepto turns public as IPO preparation gains pace
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce sector, has officially transitioned into a public company.
Swiggy, Zepto race for ₹15,000cr public market funding
The battle for quick commerce market share is heating up as Swiggy and Zepto prepare to tap into public markets. The potential fundraises could total as much as ₹15,000 crore.
Gig workers get legal recognition under new labour laws
The Indian government has officially granted legal recognition to millions of gig and platform workers under its new labour laws.
Another top executive quits Zepto amid leadership churn
Chandan Rungta, the CEO of Zepto's meat business, has resigned from his post. His departure comes less than a year after he took up the role in December 2023.
Zepto drops all fees, offering free delivery above ₹99 orders
Quick commerce platform Zepto has waived off all handling and surge fees, and slashed the minimum order value for free delivery to ₹99.
Blinkit, Zepto drive festive sales surge for India's D2C brands
India's direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are witnessing unprecedented growth during the festive season, thanks to a surge in online demand and quick commerce-led purchases.
Zepto's cost-cutting drive affects around 300 employees
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce sector, has transitioned around 300 employees to third-party service providers as part of its cost-cutting drive, according to Moneycontrol.
Zepto's valuation hits $7B after $450M funding round
Mumbai-based quick commerce start-up Zepto has raised nearly $450 million in a mix of primary and secondary transactions.
'No shortcuts': Blinkit's CEO warns brands against fraudsters
Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO of Blinkit, has issued a warning to brands over the increasing fraudulent activities in product listings on his platform.
Zepto in final stages of $450M funding at $7B valuation
Zepto, a significant player in the quick commerce space, is in the final stages of raising $450 million (roughly ₹3,900 crore), as per Moneycontrol.
Why quick commerce platform Zepto has partnered with ClearTax
Leading quick commerce company Zepto has teamed up with ClearTax, a tax technology platform, to provide income tax return (ITR) filing services for its delivery executives.
Ai.tech, with $1.5B valuation, becomes India's fastest-growing unicorn
Ai.tech, a start-up studio and holding company specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, has become India's latest unicorn with a valuation of $1.5 billion.
These are the top 10 most valuable start-ups in India
India is the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with a whopping 73 unicorns.
Mumbai: Amazon now delivers your groceries in just 10 minutes
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to Mumbai. The move comes after successful launches in Bengaluru and Delhi.
Blinkit, Zepto to hit whopping 1B annual orders by Diwali
The quick commerce sector, which is still in its infancy, is on track to hit one billion (100 crore) annual orders by Diwali this year.
Zepto warns of scammers offering fake dark store franchises, jobs
Zepto, a leading quick commerce start-up, has issued a public warning against scammers impersonating the company.
43 IPOs raise ₹17,252cr in August amid global trade tensions
India's initial public offering (IPO) market saw a major surge in August 2025, with 43 companies raising ₹17,252 crore through mainboard and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) exchanges.
Zepto now lets you 'own plot of land' in 10-minutes
Leading quick commerce platform Zepto has announced a unique partnership with The House of Abhinandan Lodha to offer land plots in 10 minutes.
Zepto redesigns app to remove 'dark patterns' under regulatory pressure
Zepto, a major e-commerce player, has revamped its app by removing certain interface elements that were flagged by customers as "dark patterns."
Zepto will now deliver your medicines in just 10 minutes
Zepto, a quick commerce platform, has launched a new service called Zepto Pharmacy. The innovative offering promises to deliver essential medicines within just 10 minutes.
SoftBank-backed InMobi plans $1B IPO in India
InMobi, a mobile advertising platform backed by SoftBank Group, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in India. The company hopes to raise as much as $1 billion through the move.
Eternal announces 'Blinkit Foods' to take on Zepto Cafe
Eternal, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has announced the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary called Blinkit Foods.
Zepto co-founders top Hurun India's under-30 list of young entrepreneurs
Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, the 22-year-old co-founders of Zepto, have topped the inaugural edition of Avendus Wealth Hurun India's Uth Series 2025 - Under-30 list.
Amazon launches 10‑minute delivery service in Delhi
Amazon has launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in select areas of Delhi. The move comes after a successful debut in Bengaluru.
Zepto to raise $500M at a whopping $7B valuation
Zepto, the quick commerce start-up, is in the final stages of raising between $450 million and $500 million in primary capital.
You can now order from Amazon Now in Delhi
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to select areas of Delhi.
Groceries get costlier as Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit add new charges
Leading quick commerce platforms in India are introducing new charges to improve their profitability.
Blinkit-owned Bistro now charges convenience fee on your food deliveries
Eternal-owned Blinkit's quick food delivery app, Bistro, has begun charging a convenience fee of ₹5 per order.
Your Zepto orders will now determine ads on the internet
Zepto, a fast-growing quick commerce platform in India, has partnered with global ad-tech giant The Trade Desk.
You can now order food from Zepto again in Mumbai
Zepto, a leading player in India's quick commerce sector, has been given the green light by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restart operations at its Dharavi dark store in Mumbai.
Zepto plans to raise $800M via IPO this year
Zepto, the Bengaluru-based quick commerce start-up, is gearing up to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) this year.
Why Zepto's food business license has been suspended in Mumbai
Zepto, a leading quick-commerce platform, has had its food business license suspended in Dharavi, Mumbai.
Zepto joins hands with Truecaller to make your deliveries safer
Leading quick commerce company Zepto has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha accuses rival company's CFO of smear campaign
Aadit Palicha, CEO and co-founder of Zepto, has accused a rival company's CFO of running a smear campaign against his firm.
Zepto shells out ₹100cr in salaries, outpacing Swiggy on pay
Leading quick commerce player Zepto has paid out a total of ₹95 crore in April in salaries to its 3,000 employees, according to Moneycontrol.
Zepto is launching a new analytics platform for brands
E-commerce start-up Zepto is launching its subscription-based data insights product, Zepto Atom.
Motilal Oswal co-founders invest $100M in Zepto, boosting Indian ownership
Motilal Oswal and Raamdeo Agrawal, the co-founders of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL), have each pumped $50 million into rapid delivery start-up Zepto, according to Moneycontrol.
Are Indian companies ensuring safety of gig workers this summer?
As summer temperatures soar, India's gig economy is facing a major challenge.
Why Zepto wants a ₹1,500cr loan ahead of IPO
Zepto co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra are in advanced stages of raising around ₹1,500 crore via structured debt, the Economic Times has reported.
All Flipkart employees now have to work from office
Walmart-owned Flipkart has decided to scrap its work-from-home (WFH) policy, calling all employees back to office five days a week.
Zepto rebrands parent company ahead of IPO: Check new name
Quick commerce platform Zepto has officially changed its parent company's name from Kiranacart Technologies Private Limited to Zepto Technologies Private Limited.
Swiggy Instamart will reward you for spending over ₹999—Here's how
Swiggy, a leading player in the food delivery and quick commerce space, is piloting a new 'MaxxSaver' feature on its Instamart platform.
Zepto's new 'Daily' subscription service available for just ₹1
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is shutting down its subscription service 'Zepto Pass.'
BJP MP criticizes Zepto CEO's response to Piyush Goyal's remarks
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has taken on Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha for his reaction to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's comments on Indian startups.
After PhonePe and Zepto, Dream11 parent shifts domicile to India
Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports platform Dream11, has officially changed its domicile from Delaware, US, to India.
Swiggy, FirstCry among FY25's marquee IPOs trading in the red
The high-profile IPOs of FY25 have all underperformed, barring Hyundai, trading below their listing prices.
Why Zepto is planning $250M secondary sale prior to IPO
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is said to be in talks for a secondary sale of up to $250 million.
After Blinkit, Zepto now delivers Apple products in 10 minutes
Zepto, one of the leaders in the quick commerce sector, has announced its entry into the fast-paced race of delivering Apple products.
Zepto CEO wants to create a 'Delhivery for fruits, vegetables'
Aadit Palicha, the co-founder and CEO of Zepto, said he wants to build a "Delhivery for fruits and vegetables (FnV)" in India.
Blinkit, Zepto hike commissions to boost per-order revenue
Top quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are raising the commissions they charge. The move comes as they look to boost revenue amid cut-throat competition and a push for profitability.