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Quick commerce firm Zepto plans ₹11,000-crore IPO in July: Report

Quick commerce platform Zepto plans to launch its Rs 11,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in July, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. If the listing goes through, Zepto will join rivals Zomato and Swiggy, which are already listed on stock exchanges. The Bengaluru-based startup, which secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) earlier this month for its maiden public issue, is now expected to submit its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP) to the regulator. The delivery app filed its IPO papers using the confidential route in December 2025. People familiar with the matter told PTI that Zepto, founded by Stanford University dropouts Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, is aiming to list on the bourses before July 31. According to a recent report by brokerage Bernstein, Zepto is pursuing a markedly different growth strategy from its rivals by focusing on market density and operational intensity rather than rapid geographic ...

Quick commerce firm Zepto plans ₹11,000-crore IPO in July: Report
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Quick-commerce firms push deeper into smaller cities as metro growth slows

Amazon and Flipkart are expanding dark-store networks beyond major urban markets as competition and saturation pressure profitability in metros

Quick-commerce firms push deeper into smaller cities as metro growth slows
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Zepto, NSE, Flipkart, Reliance Jio: All about four big upcoming IPOs | IPO news | Investment

India’s primary market could be headed for another blockbuster phase. From the National Stock Exchange and Reliance Jio to Zepto and Flipkart, several high-profile companies are preparing for public l

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Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Zepto, Dhoot Transmission among 6 companies to secure Sebi's nod for IPO

As many as six companies, including quick commerce unicorn Zepto and auto components manufacturer Dhoot Transmission, have secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). Other companies that obtained approval are Horizon Industrial Parks, Surgiwear, Crystal Crop Protection and Hotel Polo Towers, an update with the markets regulator showed on Friday. These companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers between October and February, obtained Sebi's observations during May 4-8. InSebi's parlance, obtaining observations is equivalent to securing approval to float a public offering. Zepto and Dhoot Transmission filed preliminary papers with Sebi in December and February, respectively, using a confidential route. According to people familiar with the development, Zepto is aiming to raise Rs 11,000 crore through its maiden public offering. If the listing goes through, Zepto will join its rivals Zomato and Swiggy, both of which are already listed on

Zepto, Dhoot Transmission among 6 companies to secure Sebi's nod for IPO
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

From ice cream to mangoes: Summer heat fires up quick commerce sales

As temperatures soar, quick commerce (qcom) platforms are witnessing sharp growth in categories linked to cooling, hydration, and seasonal food

From ice cream to mangoes: Summer heat fires up quick commerce sales
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Flipkart plans standalone app for Minutes amid q-commerce slowdown

Spin-off of Flipkart Minutes into a standalone app comes as rivals scale up and growth slows in India's crowded quick-commerce market, especially across major urban centres

Flipkart plans standalone app for Minutes amid q-commerce slowdown
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

India's qcom boom runs into saturation roadblock in metros: Bernstein

Dense dark-store expansion and overlapping networks signal rising competition, as Bernstein flags profitability risks and shift in growth to smaller cities

India's qcom boom runs into saturation roadblock in metros: Bernstein
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade

AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Qcom firms see uptick in demand for ready-to-eat items amid LPG constraints

Quick commerce platforms are witnessing higher demand for ready-to-eat foods as LPG supply issues and labour shifts push urban households towards convenient meal solutions

Qcom firms see uptick in demand for ready-to-eat items amid LPG constraints
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

'Moving beyond 10-minute race': Zepto launches Pay Later facility

Quick commerce platform Zepto on Tuesday introduced a suite of new in-app features, including a 'Pay Later' facility and real-time images of fresh produce, as it shifts its strategic focus from delivery speed to "behaviour-led commerce." The company stated that the quick commerce sector is moving beyond the "race to the fastest 10 minutes" to focus on reducing everyday shopping friction and serving customers more intelligently. The newly rolled-out 'Pay Later' feature offers a 15-day, interest-free repayment cycle embedded directly within the app. Designed for high-frequency, low-value orders, the facility allows for a one-tap checkout without One-Time Passwords (OTPs) or third-party redirects. According to the product interface shared by the company, the service provides instant credit of up to Rs 10,000. "Meet Zepto Pay Later, a BNPL experience built completely inside the Zepto app. Shopping is now going to be smoother than ever. It's already live for a small percentage, and we p

'Moving beyond 10-minute race': Zepto launches Pay Later facility
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam

Zepto to set up a dark store and Swiggy to coordinate food deliveries at Bharat Mandapam as AI Impact Summit expects 2.5 lakh registrations

AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Ayush Ministry signs MoU with Zepto to enable online sale of medicines

The Ayush Ministry on Wednesday signed an MoU between its export promotion council and Zepto Limited to facilitate online access to Ayush medicines and wellness products across the country. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen digital discovery while ensuring quality compliance and consumer trust in traditional healthcare products. Zepto is an Indian quick-commerce platform offering delivery of groceries and essentials in a short amount of time. Addressing the occasion through a video message, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said innovation-driven Indian startups are playing a critical role in improving last-mile access to trusted wellness products. He emphasised that partnerships with credible digital platforms such as Zepto demonstrate how technology can be responsibly leveraged at scale to connect India's rich AYUSH heritage with modern, transparent and convenient distribution channels nationwide. The minister further noted that the collaboration align

Ayush Ministry signs MoU with Zepto to enable online sale of medicines
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

StatsGuru: Race against time - the quick-commerce economy never sleeps

As quick-commerce drops the 10-minute promise, India still leads the world in q-commerce firms, even as funding cycles and productivity trends shift

StatsGuru: Race against time - the quick-commerce economy never sleeps
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Zepto closes gap with Blinkit in quick commerce app installation reach

Zepto has nearly caught up with Blinkit in app penetration by CY25, intensifying the race for leadership in India's fast-growing quick commerce market

Zepto closes gap with Blinkit in quick commerce app installation reach
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Dropping '10-minute' branding was a suggestion in good faith: Zepto CEO

Zepto founder Aadit Palicha said the labour minister's suggestion to remove "10-minute" delivery branding was made in good faith, as quick commerce platforms work with the government on gig worker wel

Dropping '10-minute' branding was a suggestion in good faith: Zepto CEO
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change

Delivery workers say companies have not communicated any changes to timelines or incentives, even as quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims from consumer-facing apps

10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise

The survey comes amid growing scrutiny of the quick commerce sector and follows discussions between the Union Labour Ministry and major platforms on worker safety

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reportedly held a series of meetings with quick-commerce companies and urged them to discontinue the branding associated with ultra-fast deliveries

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Eternal's growth rate, risk-reward make it the preferred qcom bet

Competitive pressure in quick commerce to intensify in 2026

Eternal's growth rate, risk-reward make it the preferred qcom bet
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve

Quick commerce and food delivery platforms saw an uptick in New Year's Eve demand, with grapes searches surging on Instamart and purchases spiking on Zepto

Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 12:20 AM IST