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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.

The Economic Times

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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Zepto Q4FY26 revenue up 75% at Rs 7,498 crore, narrows loss to Rs 1,538 crore

Quick commerce firm Zepto reported a 75% revenue surge to Rs 7,498 crore in Q4 FY26, while narrowing its loss to Rs 1,539 crore. The company filed for a $1 billion IPO, aiming to test public market appetite for standalone quick commerce players. Zepto's performance is being closely watched against…

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Zepto files updated papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO; aims July listing

Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed its updated draft prospectus for a significant $1 billion IPO with Indian regulators. The offering includes a substantial fresh issue and a component for existing investors. This move brings the five-year-old company closer to one of the year's most anticipated new-age stock market debuts,…

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Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chief

Amazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick commerce growth. The ecommerce giant plans to launch in over 100 cities with 1,000 dark stores, emphasising customer experience, wide selection, and speed to compete with rivals like Blinkit and Zepto.

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ED's Parimatch heat reaches Zepto; SPC's India deeptech push

Zepto has come under the ED's scanner as part of its probe into Parimatch. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Bigbasket elevates Seshu Tirumala as COO as it sharpens quick commerce push

Tirumala joined BigBasket in 2014 and was most recently its chief buying and merchandising officer. He has also overseen sourcing, category management and private labels. BigBasket said its private-label business now contributes nearly 40% of total sales.

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Oyo readies market debut; IT's comeback rally

Oyo's IPO plans are back on track after securing the regulator's nod. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Zepto shares crash 30% in unlisted market despite Sebi nod for IPO. What's cooking?

Zepto’s unlisted shares have dropped sharply despite Sebi approval for its IPO, signalling investor caution in a volatile market. The decline reflects broader weakness in pre-IPO valuations, macro uncertainty and funding pressures, even as the quick commerce firm prepares for a high-profile public issue amid intense competition.

The Economic Times

For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be real

Quick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FMCG companies. This shift captures impulse buys and premium product sales. However, operational costs and competition pose challenges. Brands must diversify their digital strategies beyond just ten-minute deliveries for…

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