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Blinkit, part of Deepinder Goyal-led Eternal Ltd. that also includes Zomato, is yet unprofitable, despite its cash pile, as it keeps investing to enter new markets. (Reuters)
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India’s quick-commerce bubble may be close to bursting, Blinkit CEO warns| Business News

India’s quick-commerce sector is hurtling towards a shakeout, Blinkit’s Chief Executive Officer Albinder Dhindsa said, while maintaining that his company would survive and thrive. Blinkit,…

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On 7 November 2025, Swiggy's board approved plans to raise up to  ₹10,000 crore through a QIP, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. (Reuters)
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Swiggy QIP likely next week to give Instamart firepower against Zepto, Blinkit| Business News

Swiggy Ltd. is preparing to raise as much as ₹10,000 crore via a qualified institutional placement next week, in what can be seen as a…

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Zepto may file draft IPO papers this month; eyes $450-500 million fundraise from public markets

Quick commerce firm Zepto is once again preparing to file draft documents for an initial public offering, reviving the listing plans it had put on…

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Swiggy mulls up to $1.5 billion fundraise for balance sheet boost

Food and groceries delivery company Swiggy is exploring a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of up to $1.5 billion to strengthen its balance sheet and bolster…

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Quick delivery of gold, silver coins on the rise this Dhanteras

Quick commerce platforms are witnessing a sharp uptick in gold and silver coin sales this Dhanteras, with half-gram to 10-gram coins now available for ultra-fast…

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Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analysts
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Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analysts

Quick commerce platform Zepto closed a $450 million round in a mix of primary and secondary transactions on Thursday. Founder Adit Palicha told ET in…

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A Zepto delivery partner. Zepto, founded by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, is likely to revisit its IPO plans after the $450-million funding round. (Satish Bate/HT)
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Zepto gets $450-million funding in run-up to a likely IPO next year| Business News

Zepto Pvt. Ltd. has raised a mammoth round of funding ahead of a likely IPO next year, and amid a market-share battle with Swiggy Ltd.’s…

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Swiggy Instamart's gold and silver delivery is limited to key metro cities only. (Representative Image/Bloomberg)
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Swiggy Instamart to deliver 1 gm gold to 1 kg silver on Dhanteras| Business News

Swiggy Instamart will deliver 1 gm gold to 1 kg silver at your doorstep within 10-15 minutes on Dhanteras day, adding yet another chapter to…

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Blinkit CEO issues warning to brands over fake listing claims
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Blinkit CEO issues warning to brands over fake listing claims

Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa warned brands about rising fraudulent activities in product listings on the platform. “We’ve recently seen cases where fraudsters claim they can…

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Clash of the carts: Qcomm & ecomm in race to deliver this festive season
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Clash of the carts: Qcomm & ecomm in race to deliver this festive season

The quick commerce and ecommerce marketplaces are competing this festive season. While 10-minute delivery platforms are expanding their offerings and launching large-scale sale events, horizontal…

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