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Zepto is approaching public markets in India with negative earnings, negative free cash flow, and approximately 10 months of cash runway, seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion.

India (Dalal Street)

Who
Zepto, Nexus Venture Partners, PhonePe, Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy, Eternal, Meesho, Nykaa, FirstCry, Aadit Palicha
What
Zepto is approaching public markets in India with negative earnings, negative free cash flow, and approximately 10 months of cash runway, seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:39:04 GMT · 3h 25m ago
Where
India (Dalal Street) ·
Why
Zepto needs an IPO to secure capital for operations, battle new market entrants like Amazon and Flipkart, and fund expansion efforts including opening nearly 1,900 additional dark stores.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Zepto's IPO attempt, despite challenging market conditions and its financial state, will test investor appetite for India's quick-commerce sector and could influence the listing plans of other startups. The company's strategy relies on future scale, advertising revenue, and operating leverage to achieve profitability.

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