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Quick-commerce sector shows signs of pricing discipline as discounting moderates: Jefferies

The quick-commerce scene in India is shifting its pricing strategies, with companies dialing down discounts and enhancing delivery minimums. Services like Amazon Now and Zepto have notably raised the minimum spend for cashback incentives. Jefferies' report reveals personal care as the leading category for discounts, though average reductions fluctuate by…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Major retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few packs. This comes as sugar supplies tighten before the Raksha Bandhan festival. Government-approved raw sugar imports aim to ease the tight stock situation. Prices have risen significantly and are…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSA

Quick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geographies, seeking a first-mover advantage in these markets. Established companies are deepening their networks in key cities while testing smaller dark store setups elsewhere. Blinkit leads in dark store count nationally and…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Swiggy shares slide over 2% after FSSAI issues 9 notices over consumer complaints

Swiggy shares fell over 2% on Monday, extending losses for a second session after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging food safety violations. The regulator has sought a detailed explanation, compliance report and documentary evidence, warning that…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Swiggy Instamart gets 9 FSSAI notices following customer complaints on contaminated food, milk

India's food regulator, FSSAI, issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart. These notices followed multiple consumer complaints alleging unsafe food products were delivered. Expired, spoiled, and contaminated items were reportedly supplied through the quick commerce platform. FSSAI has demanded detailed explanations and compliance reports from Swiggy Instamart. Failure to comply may…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Amazon, Flipkart spark quick commerce price war as Blinkit, Instamart hold the line

India’s quick-commerce market is back in a discounting spiral. Amazon and Flipkart are turning up the heat, but incumbents Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are largely refusing to dive into the price war as they prioritise profitability, industry executives said.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 9