Zepto vs rivals; Cybersecurity goes outsourcedAs Zepto lines up a public markets debut this year, a look at how it stacks up against rivals Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Competitive intensity increases as Amazon, Flipkart take on quick commerce playersCompetition in the quick commerce sector is getting even more intense as Amazon and Flipkart step up discounting to challenge Blinkit, Zept...
26 Jan, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Quick commerce price war: Amazon, Flipkart challenge Blinkit, Zepto with deep discountsEcommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are intensifying competition in the quick commerce sector with aggressive discounting, sparking a pric...
26 Jan, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Quick commerce market heats up; Blinkit drops delivery fees in select marketsBlinkit has cut delivery fees in select micro-markets like Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Mumbai to stay competitive against Amazon Now and Flipkar...
17 Jan, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
'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 ...
17 Nov, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
Zepto removes handling, surge fees from all orders weeks after recent funding boostFollowing this move, Zepto has positioned itself as the quick commerce platform offering the lowest price. Per experts, as competition inte...
02 Nov, 2025, 10.09 PM IST
Quick commerce firms chase brand ad dollars to boost revenue, marginsQuick commerce platforms are ramping up pressure on sellers to spend big on ads, chasing high-margin revenues to stem their mounting losses...
23 Jul, 2025, 07.54 AM IST
Blink and you pay: The 10-minute tomato and cola might cost more than you thinkQuick commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto are increasing fees. Consumers in big cities are noticing extra charges ...
07 Jul, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Quick commerce apps stack up extra fees to curb lossesQuick commerce cos in India are increasingly adding various fees like handling, convenience, and rain charges to customer orders to improve...
30 Jun, 2025, 07.58 PM IST
Where does Zepto’s GOV stand in front of rivals?Zepto's GOV is set to surpass Rs 2,400 crore in May, up 220% year-on-year, with an annualised run rate of $3.4 billion. It trails Blinkit's...
26 May, 2025, 10.11 PM IST
Trump’s Apple tariff threat; Zepto Cafe’s roadblockUS President Donald Trump has warned Apple to produce iPhones sold in the US domestically or face consequences. This and more in today’s ET...
23 May, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
End of UPI’s free run?; Zepto finetunes IPO strategyHappy Tuesday! The Union government is considering bringing back merchant charges on UPI transactions. This and more in today’s ETtech Morn...
11 Mar, 2025, 07.37 AM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2024, 01.07 PM IST
Quick commerce rush: A look at what Amazon, BigBasket, Flipkart and other players are up toIndia's quick commerce sector is seeing a surge in competition with major players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Ola planning to enter. Establi...
30 Aug, 2024, 12.45 PM IST
After extreme summer, delivery firms taking steps to protect workers from rain furyLogistics and delivery companies are implementing measures to support delivery partners in northern India during the monsoon season, offeri...
14 Aug, 2024, 11.03 AM IST
Zepto experiments with platform fees in profitability pushThe firm is charging a platform fee of Rs 2 per order, over handling charges that can range between Rs 5 to Rs 20, depending on factors lik...
13 Mar, 2024, 09.27 PM IST
Blinkit brings surge pricing to groceryIn response to customer queries on social media on the newly introduced surge fee, Blinkit tweeted, "Surge charges are levied during peak d...
12 Mar, 2022, 01.01 AM IST