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Zepto expands Esop pool by $170 million to over $500 million
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Zepto expands Esop pool by $170 million to over $500 million

Quick commerce platform Zepto has expanded its employee stock option plan (Esop) pool to 122.89 lakh by adding 39.39 lakh new Esop options, according to…

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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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Zepto closes $450-million round led by US pension fund Calpers; valuation hits $7 billion

Synopsis The startup’s valuation grew to $7 billion after a financing round that drew existing backers Goodwater Capital and General Catalyst, the Bangalore-based startup said…

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Quick service app Snabbit strengthens leadership, shifts headquarters to Bengaluru
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Quick service app Snabbit strengthens leadership, shifts headquarters to Bengaluru

Quick service app Snabbit, which offers hyperlocal, on-demand home services, has strengthened its senior leadership and shifted its corporate headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, as…

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Zepto tops LinkedIn's 2025 Top Startups India List for third time
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Zepto tops LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Startups India List for third time

Quick commerce platform Zepto has secured the top spot on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Startups India list for the third consecutive year, followed by enterprise…

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ETtech Explainer: How Blinkit ran out of room due to the festive rush, inventory model
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ETtech Explainer: How Blinkit ran out of room due to the festive rush, inventory model

Blinkit, India’s largest quick commerce platform, is facing warehouse disruptions in key cities — Delhi, Haryana, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. These issues, as ET reported on…

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Zepto appoints Sneha Arora as CHRO

Synopsis Quick commerce firm Zepto has appointed Sneha Arora as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Arora brings 15 years of experience from companies like…

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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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Quick commerce firms bulk up store networks to speed up festive ops

Quick commerce companies are bulking up their store networks in the run-up to the festive season, moving beyond discounts to ensure faster deliveries, industry executives…

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Zepto partners with ClearTax to offer ITR filing services for delivery executives
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Zepto partners with ClearTax to offer ITR filing services for delivery executives

Quick commerce firm Zepto on Tuesday said it has partnered with ClearTax to offer income tax return filing services for its delivery workforce, enabling refunds…

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