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An alleged internship advertisement from Zepto, reportedly seeking male students capable of lifting 20kg for a Rs 20,000 monthly stipend, has ignited a widespread online debate over gender bias, physical requirements, and fairness in campus hiring practices.
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended licenses for fourteen food outlets affiliated with quick-commerce services like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Inspections across Maharashtra uncovered significant hygiene breaches, including pest management issues, expired food, and improper storage.
A Zepto delivery agent in Bengaluru reported being thrashed and abused in Hindi by a group while delivering items early Saturday morning, according to his complaint.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed fines of Rs 20 lakh on nine digital platforms, such as Zepto, BookMyShow, and IndiGo, for employing 'dark patterns' in their app and website designs that manipulate users.
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto's initial public offering ambitions have been tempered as investors prioritize a clear path to profitability before committing to public market investments.
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto is reportedly planning to raise new funds, with its public listing being delayed.
South Korean stock markets experienced a significant surge, with the Kospi index jumping a record 18%, driven by renewed investor optimism in the chip industry. This rally follows a period of decline and signals a potential bottoming out for the market.
An article explores the human perception of time and the elusive present moment, noting that people blink for over four days of their waking lives annually without noticing, and questions the difficulty of reconciling scientific knowledge of time with subjective experience.
Comedian Vir Das has publicly accused the delivery app Zepto of a scam after allegedly receiving a counterfeit Apple Watch worth ₹50,000, expressing frustration over the product's authenticity and customer service.
Zepto's draft IPO documents disclose that its co-founders received summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) case.
A 19-year-old Zepto delivery executive in Hyderabad has been charged by Banjara Hills police for allegedly performing dangerous bike stunts on busy city roads and posting the videos on Instagram.
A food safety chief in India is leading a sweeping crackdown, targeting companies like Eternal, Swiggy, and Zepto.
Warehouses belonging to quick-commerce companies Zepto and Indira Canteen in Bengaluru, and Blinkit in Mumbai, have been sealed due to unhygienic food handling and other food safety violations, highlighting growing concerns over food safety standards in the fast-growing quick-commerce sector.
Seven companies, including Zepto and Physics Wallah, have been fined for engaging in misleading online practices, while two others received notices.
India's consumer affairs department has penalized nine digital platforms, including Zepto and BookMyShow, for engaging in unfair trade practices. These practices include adding handling charges and 'basket sneaking' as part of efforts to strengthen consumer safeguards.
Indian rapid-commerce firm Zepto Ltd. has seen its valuation cut by 68% during its initial public offering roadshow, leading to a delay in its planned listing.
Indian quick-commerce firm Zepto Ltd has opted for a private share sale to major investors, delaying its initial public offering plans after failing to achieve its desired valuation.
A woman in Bengaluru reported being harassed by a Zepto delivery partner who repeatedly asked to enter her home, leading the company to terminate his ID.
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto is reportedly facing a sharply lower valuation as it prepares for its initial public offering (IPO) in India.
Indian comedian Vir Das reported receiving a fake Apple Watch instead of the genuine product in a Rs 50,000 order placed through the delivery service Zepto, raising questions about potential scams.
Zepto's initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 8,010 crore reveals an increase in revenue while the company's net loss narrowed to Rs 1,538.67 crore in the March quarter.
A Zepto delivery agent, who was the sole breadwinner for his family and worked night shifts to earn more, was tragically run over by a car.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended 14 licenses belonging to quick-commerce platforms Zepto, Blinkit, and Instamart outlets.
A health department raid in Bengaluru exposed 'extremely unhygienic' conditions at a Zepto warehouse, with officials also inspecting Indira Canteens for hygiene and food quality.
Nine platforms, including Zepto and SpiceJet, have been penalized by Indian authorities for deploying 'dark patterns'—deceptive online practices designed to manipulate consumers—under new regulations.
Nine platforms, including Zepto, IndiGo, and Physics Wallah, have been penalized for deceiving consumers, following an advisory issued by the CCPA in June 2025 urging e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits to detect and eliminate 'dark patterns' in their user interfaces.
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has delayed its initial public offering, signaling a broader slowdown in India's listing boom, with other companies also cutting offer sizes to proceed with their deals.
Quick commerce startup Zepto has decided to delay its public listing by two to three quarters. The company's CEO informed staff that the decision was made due to tepid investor response and significantly lower valuation offers from domestic investors compared to its last funding round.
India's primary market is set for a busy period as over a dozen companies, including Zepto and Shiprocket, plan to launch initial public offerings to raise more than Rs 25,000 crore across diverse sectors.
Zepto is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), showcasing its rapid expansion and operational strengths in India's quick-commerce market, as investors scrutinize its potential for public-market success.
Zepto has submitted an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its Initial Public Offering, proposing a fresh issue of Rs80.10 billion.
Zepto has publicly filed for its planned $1 billion (Rs 8,010 crore) initial public offering in India, with details revealing increased revenue and a narrowed net loss of Rs 1,538.67 crore in the March quarter.