Zepto: News

11 Dec 2024

Blinkit

Zomato too slow? Zepto's new app delivers food in 10!

Zepto, a major player in the quick commerce space, has announced plans to launch a standalone app for its 10-minute food delivery service, Zepto Cafe.

22 Nov 2024

Business

Zepto raises $350 million in largest-ever domestic funding round

Indian quick-commerce start-up Zepto has raised a whopping $350 million in its third funding round in just six months.

29 Oct 2024

BigBasket

Dhanteras: Blinkit, BigBasket delivering gold coins in just 10 minutes 

Quick commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, BigBasket and Zepto are promising to deliver gold and silver coins to customers in 10 minutes on the occasion of Dhanteras today.

28 Oct 2024

Tata

Tata ventures into quick commerce category with 'Neu Flash' service

The Tata Group is gearing up to enter the fast-growing quick commerce space with a new service called 'Neu Flash.'

FMCG distributors request Indian regulator to investigate quick commerce platforms

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), India's largest association of retail distributors, has requested Competition Commission of India (CCI) to probe the business practices of Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.

17 Oct 2024

Business

Zepto eyes $100M in third fundraising effort in 6 months

Quick commerce leader Zepto is seeking a further $100 million in funding, according to TechCrunch.

15 Oct 2024

Blinkit

Blinkit imposes 2-month notice period policy to prevent employee poaching

Blinkit, a major player in the quick commerce space, has updated its employment contracts to include a notice period of up to two months for senior employees.

'I miss you, says I-Pill': Zepto apologizes for outrageous notification

Quick commerce platform Zepto has come under fire, for sending an unsolicited and inappropriate marketing message to a customer.

08 Oct 2024

JioMart

Reliance Retail joins quick commerce fray, offers free delivery

Reliance Retail is entering the quick commerce space, giving a tough competition to established players like Zepto, Zomato's Blinkit and Swiggy's Instamart.

07 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

Zepto's new HQ will be in this Bengaluru mall

Zepto, a leading player in India's quick commerce sector, has finalized a lease agreement for its new headquarters at Total Mall in Sarjapur, Bengaluru, as per Moneycontrol.

30 Sep 2024

Swiggy

Now order from Swiggy Instamart 24/7 with no delivery charges

Swiggy Instamart has rolled out a 24/7 free delivery service in the Delhi-NCR area, vowing to deliver your goods in just 10-15 minutes.

30 Aug 2024

Blinkit

Zepto's valuation surges to $5 billion ahead of IPO

Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce sector, has successfully raised $340 million in a follow-on funding round.

29 Aug 2024

Bengaluru

At 21, Zepto co-founder youngest on 2024 Hurun India Richlist

The latest edition of the Hurun India Richlist is now official.

27 Aug 2024

BigBasket

BigBasket to open 600 dark stores to rival Zepto, Blinkit

BigBasket, a Tata-owned company, is preparing to strengthen its position in the quick commerce sector dominated by Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.

14 Aug 2024

Amazon

Zepto hits $5 billion valuation as it closes $340M round

Zepto, an Indian quick commerce start-up, has successfully secured $340 million in a Series G funding round.

12 Aug 2024

Blinkit

Zepto eyes $5 billion valuation in new $310M funding round

Mumbai-based quick-commerce firm, Zepto, is gearing up for a significant funding round of $310 million.

09 Aug 2024

Amazon

Zepto is where Amazon was in 1990s, says co-founder

Zepto is aiming to emulate the early success of e-commerce giant Amazon.

08 Aug 2024

Bhavish Aggarwal

Robots to handle dark stores in Ola's quick commerce plan

Ola, a prominent player in the ride-hailing industry, is preparing to make its mark in the quick commerce sector.

06 Aug 2024

Bengaluru

Zepto to move HQ from Mumbai to Bengaluru

Quick commerce startup Zepto is planning to move its headquarters from Powai, Mumbai to Sarjapur in Bengaluru.

29 Jul 2024

Startups

Rapido joins India's unicorn club after fresh $120 million funding

Rapido, an Indian ride-hailing platform, has achieved unicorn status after securing $120 million in fresh capital.

11 Jul 2024

Blinkit

Zepto issues clarification after 100g coriander sold for ₹141 

All hell broke loose on social media on Wednesday when netizens found out that coriander (dhaniya), which is almost always given free by vegetable vendors, was being sold for ₹141 for 100g on Zepto.

02 Jul 2024

Business

Zepto seeks additional $250 million funding at $4.6 billion valuation

Zepto is reportedly discussing an additional funding round that could potentially bring in $250 million, with a possibility of increasing to $400 million.

21 Jun 2024

Business

Zepto raises $665M in latest funding round at $3.6B valuation

Zepto has successfully secured $665 million in a funding round, marking the largest fundraising event in India's quick commerce sector this year.