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Why Blinkit & Swiggy Should Watch Out—Zepto’s Next Big Play Could Change Everything

Updated: June 17, 2025 17:10

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Zepto, India’s quickcommerce unicorn, has postponed its IPO to 2026, shifting focus toward profitability and increasing domestic shareholding. CEO Aadit Palicha emphasized that the delay is not due to a lack of readiness but rather a strategic move to strengthen financials and ownership structure before going public.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Profitability First: Zepto aims to achieve EBITDA positivity before filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), ensuring a strong financial foundation for its public debut.
  • Domestic Shareholding Boost: The company has secured $100 million from Motilal Oswal’s founders and is actively working toward 51% domestic ownership, a move expected to align with regulatory preferences.
  • Private Funding Strategy: Zepto is in talks to raise $700–800 million from existing investors like Avenir Growth and General Catalyst, reinforcing its capital reserves before entering public markets.
  • Competitive Landscape: Facing intense competition from Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, Zepto is optimizing costs, including reducing cash burn and restructuring operations to enhance efficiency.
  • IPO Timeline: While Zepto had initially planned to go public in late 2025, the revised strategy suggests an early 2026 listing, contingent on market conditions and financial performance.
Zepto’s calculated delay signals a longterm vision, prioritizing sustainable growth over rapid market entry, setting the stage for a stronger IPO debut.
 
Source: Inc42, Moneycontrol, Fortune India

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