Zepto, the rapidly growing quick commerce company, has successfully raised $340 million in its latest follow-on financing round, propelling its valuation to a remarkable $5 billion. This funding round marks Zepto’s third major capital infusion within the past year, bringing its total capital raised in the last 12 months to over $1 billion.
The company initially aimed to secure $400 million but…
Swiggy, the food delivery giant gearing up for its public markets debut, is reportedly in advanced talks to bring Amitesh Jha, the former Senior Vice President at Flipkart, on board as the new Chief Executive Officer of its rapidly expanding quick commerce segment, Instamart. This move indicates a significant reshuffle within the company’s leadership, with current Instamart head Phani Kishan…
Amazon is gearing up to introduce its quick commerce service in India, with a planned launch expected in the first quarter of the upcoming year, according to sources familiar with the development. This move marks a significant expansion in Amazon’s services in the Indian market, where competition in the quick commerce sector is intensifying.
Amazon’s Quick Commerce Ambitions
Amazon’s foray…
Swiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, has seen its valuation decrease to $14.7 billion ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). This valuation adjustment, reported by US-based asset management firm Baron Capital in regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marks a 2.6% drop from the previous valuation of $15.1 billion recorded in March 2024.
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has raised a formal concern regarding the unchecked expansion of quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. In a letter to Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, the AICPDF has called for a thorough review of the sector’s rapid growth, warning that it is creating an uneven playing field that threatens the…
In an exclusive interview with ET’s Pranav Mukul and Samidha Sharma, Sahil Barua, CEO of Delhivery, sheds light on the evolving dynamics of the logistics industry and the challenges facing quick commerce. Barua discusses how the rapid growth of quick commerce is reshaping market shares, particularly impacting traditional kiranas rather than traditional e-commerce platforms.
Barua highlights that…
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has officially launched its rapid delivery service, ‘Minutes,’ in Bengaluru, aiming to revolutionize quick commerce in India. The service, which promises deliveries within 10 to 15 minutes, is now operational in key areas such as HSR Layout, Gunjur, Bellandur, and Kadubeesanahalli.
This new offering positions Flipkart directly in competition with…
Swiggy Instamart, the quick commerce arm of the popular food delivery platform Swiggy, has announced the appointment of Sairam Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move comes as Swiggy prepares for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) and aims to enhance its operations and expansion efforts.
New Role and ResponsibilitiesIn his role as senior vice-president…
