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'Was a mistake': Zepto's Aadit Palicha accepts experimenting with delivery fees after removing itZepto CEO Aadit Palicha admitted to using dark patterns for pricing experiments, but the company has since removed them following consumer ...
‘Abuse, fear and no lunch breaks’: Zepto's ex-contract worker alleges harassment in Reddit postA former contract worker at Zepto has accused the quick-commerce startup of fostering a toxic and abusive work environment. In a widely sha...
'Not a truth bomb, but an appeal': Piyush Goyal hits back at startups' founders, says he was 'trying to show them the mirror'Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended his remarks on India's startup ecosystem, clarifying that his intention was to encoura...
Startup Mahakumbh organisers spreading Chinese propaganda against India: Mohandas PaiA chart titled "India vs China" sparked significant discussion and criticism due to the data it showcased. Union commerce and industry mini...
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responds to Piyush Goyal's 'delivery boys' jibe: 'We employed 1.5 lakh people'Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's comments at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, questioning India's technological aspirations, drew mixed re...
Easy to criticise us but Google, Amazon were also 'consumer startups': Zepto's Aadit Palicha on Piyush Goyal's remarkZepto CEO Aadit Palicha responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's critique of India's startup focus, emphasizing the need to build strong ...
Zepto in talks for $250 million secondary sale ahead of IPOZepto is in talks to sell up to $250 million in shares, aiming to increase Indian ownership ahead of a potential IPO. This secondary sale, ...
Zepto controversy: Bengaluru entrepreneur claims huge price difference for Android vs iPhone users. Netizens demand answerA Bengaluru entrepreneur recently flagged a significant price difference on Zepto, a popular quick-commerce platform, between Android and i...
Ola, Uber, Zepto in hot water for charging iPhone users moreCompanies adopt the differential pricing strategy to charge different prices for the same product or service to different customers or grou...
Year Ender 2024: Debate on work-life balance prompts a myriad of viewsAs 2024 ends, India's work-life balance debate intensifies, with notable figures advocating varying viewpoints. Narayana Murthy encourages ...
Women in tech; IT hiring revivalIndia's tech industry has seen a surge of women leaders. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Zepto’s cash burn; Razorpay grants EsopsZepto’s moves in the high-stakes quick commerce sector will determine how the sector evolves. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Viral Reddit post exposes Zepto CEO for 14-hr- work schedule, overcharging customers; netizens urge Aadit Palicha to shut down ‘nightmare’ appAadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, has become embroiled in a heated discussion about work-life balance following a viral Reddit post that critici...
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha's interview; Lisa Su on AMD's India plansHappy Friday! Zepto CEO on growth, cash burn, foreign ownership and impact on kiranas. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Who says a boyfriend earning Rs 42 LPA cannot be frugal? He waits 42 minutes to save Rs 80A Delhi-based woman shared a viral story about her boyfriend, who earns Rs 42 lakh annually, waiting 42 minutes to avoid a Rs 80 surge char...
Top startup & tech stories this weekWelcome to a brand new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. The week was packed with important stories broken by our repor...
Zepto customer receives nearly-expired 10kg flour pack, company says 'eat it in 7-days.' What happened next?Delhi resident Gajender Yadav received a 10 kg packet of wheat flour from Zepto with an expiration date just eight days away. Frustrated, h...
India’s bumper Apple harvest; GCCs go wider to hunt talentThe iPhone has driven India’s mobile exports to over $15 billion in FY24. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Zepto, Blinkit to bulk up carts; no let up in Google vs Indian apps tussleQuick-commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are set to expand beyond groceries, adding categories like fashion and electronics. This and mor...
Anand Mahindra isn't impressed with 10-min delivery, but gives Zepto boss a 'fair' chance to explain his POVAadit Palicha said that the quick delivery was about short distances, and not speed.