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Zepto IPO anchor book nears closure; Norges, Motilal Oswal may take 40-45%

In a notable financial move, major investors like Norges and Motilal Oswal are expressing a keen interest in Zepto's upcoming initial public offering, which is valued at approximately Rs 11,000 crore. The anchor book is approaching its closure, with these investors poised to capture a substantial share. Zepto's valuation for…

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Zepto may downsize IPO; Tata's legacy chip bet

Zepto is considering slashing the size of its public issue amid pushback from domestic investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Zepto may cut IPO size by 20%; investor bids peg valuation at $3.5-4 billion: sources

Zepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi rules require companies to refile their draft prospectus if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original estimate.

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Zepto said to face sharply lower valuation for IPO

Zepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicate interest at $4.5 billion, while domestic ones value it lower. This contrasts sharply with its $7 billion valuation from last October's fundraise. The company aims to raise $850 million through its initial public offering. Proceeds…

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From CarDekho to Zepto: India's growing startup IPO pipeline

India's startup IPO pipeline is gathering momentum with several new-age companies advancing. CarDekho and InsuranceDekho are preparing for their public market debuts soon. Zepto and Zetwerk have secured regulatory approvals for their upcoming listings. PhonePe and Oyo also remain in the IPO pipeline for future public offerings. These companies represent…

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Quick commerce platforms gear up for gourmet grocery war

Quick commerce platforms are preparing for a gourmet grocery war with Zepto, Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now launching premium grocery offerings. Swiggy's Instamart and Blinkit are also expanding their premium produce selections. New platforms and D2C brands focused on clean food are gaining investor attention.

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ETtech Explainer: Has Swiggy become Indian-owned after a drop in foreign ownership?

The IOCC status will allow Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart to own inventory, thereby improving margins and supply chain control. However, while the foreign shareholding in the company has dropped to less than half, Swiggy has not yet achieved IOCC status.

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Blinkit to remain undisputed market leader despite Amazon, Flipkart's QC entry, says Anand Rathi, sees 43% upside

Despite concerns over Amazon and Flipkart intensifying competition in India's quick commerce market, Anand Rathi believes Blinkit remains the clear market leader due to its scale, strong customer retention and limited reliance on heavy discounts. The brokerage has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Eternal with a target price of Rs…

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Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crown

Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from established players like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto. Flipkart Minutes is rapidly growing its fulfilment centres, focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, while Amazon Now plans to extend its dark store network…

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Flipkart Minutes expands to 1,000 stores as quick commerce competition intensifies

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a…

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Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny grows

New-age, loss-making startups are prioritising large fresh issue components in their IPOs to fund growth, a shift from the 2021-22 cycle. Investors now prefer capital infusion for scaling and profitability over large shareholder exits. Companies like Zepto, Ola Electric, and PhysicsWallah exemplify this trend, signalling a market demand for businesses…

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Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPO

Zepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive low-price strategy has led to significant operating losses, though per-order losses are narrowing. Investors will closely watch its ability to improve monetisation and profitability while maintaining growth.

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The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday store

Amazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusing on rapid delivery. By developing an intricate network of collection points, processing plants, and micro-fulfillment centers, and partnering with over 16,000 farmers, the company aims to enhance the supply chain. This includes advanced cold-chain…

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Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks in

Happy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zepto's market position; TCS' AI verdict at AGM

Zepto pulls ahead of Swiggy Instamart on orders, but heavy burn continues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Inside Zepto’s IPO filing — the key takeaways

Quick commerce platform Zepto has filed its updated draft papers for public listing, revealing detailed financials and operational metrics. Eyeing a July debut, Zepto's IPO is set to be a significant event, with the company planning to use proceeds for dark store expansion and technology investment.

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Banks, Bharti, IT: Sandip Sabharwal's top picks & why he is worried about Zepto IPO

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks like Axis and ICICI as top buys. He believes IT stocks are oversold with potential for 12-15% upside. Bharti Airtel is his sole pick in telecom. Sabharwal cautions against richly valued domestic companies, citing Zepto's IPO valuation as an example. Investors should focus…

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Customers will feast as Zepto to pour fuel into quick commerce fire

Zepto’s proposed Rs 9,500 cr ($1 billion) IPO could significantly intensify competition in India’s already crowded quick commerce market. The company, which is targeting a July listing, plans to use the fresh capital to expand dark stores, invest in technology, and acquire more customers.

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BazaarNow raises Rs 72 crore from Peak XV, others to scale up quick commerce in non-metros

Founded in 2025 by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, BazaarNow touts itself as a quick commerce platform built for middle class households in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. So far, the company has raised Rs 80 crore.

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Zepto overtakes Instamart in order count, trails Blinkit in scale and profitability

For the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order value of Rs 7,591 crore and Instamart’s Rs 5,674 crore, according to data compiled by ET from the DRHP.

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Zepto IPO: Founders Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra skip OFS as Nexus Ventures leads share sale

Zepto’s founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, will retain their stakes and not participate in the Rs 9,500 crore IPO’s offer-for-sale component, signalling confidence in the business. Early investors will lead stake sales as the quick commerce company targets expansion, technology investments and a public market debut amid intensifying competition.

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Zepto IPO: Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra to hold stake; Nexus Ventures biggest seller in OFS

Quick commerce firm Zepto's promoters will not dilute equity in its upcoming IPO, which aims to raise Rs 8,010 crore via fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 11,000 crore. Early investors are set to offload over 11.35 crore shares, with Nexus Ventures being the…

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Zepto IPO: ED summons founders in FEMA matter, seeks shareholding, business details

The Enforcement Directorate sought details on foreign investments and overseas investments, audited balance sheets since FY21, owned immovable properties, shareholding pattern, loans and guarantees, income tax returns, bank accounts, and a note on Zepto’s business model, according to the updated prospectus.

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ED summoned Zepto founders under FEMA ahead of IPO: Here’s what the updated DRHP reveals

Quick commerce platform Zepto disclosed that its founders, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in April 2026 concerning FEMA. The founders provided requested documents related to foreign investments and business operations. Zepto is proceeding with its $1 billion IPO, aiming for a July listing.

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Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh funds

Happy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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