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Zepto likely to expand into BNPL segment with ‘Zepto Postpaid’

Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to launch 'Zepto Postpaid', marking its likely entry into the buy now, pay later (BNPL) segment.͏͏͏Ap͏͏͏p͏͏ Wa͏͏it͏l͏is͏t͏ f͏͏or͏...

Blinkit goes live in Kochi, first store opens in Kaloor

Gurugram-based quick commerce platform Blinkit has launched its services in Kochi, Kerala, as announced by a senior company official in a social media post...

Zepto secures $340 Mn in follow-on round, valuation hits $5 Bn

Zepto, the quick commerce unicorn, has secured $340 Mn (INR 2,850 Cr) in a 'follow-on financing' round led by General Catalyst, valuing the company...

Swiggy in talks to appoint ex-Flipkart executive Amitesh Jha as Instamart head

Foodtech giant Swiggy is reportedly in advanced talks to bring Amitesh Jha, Flipkart’s former senior vice president, on board as the head of its...

Centre probes impact of quick commerce growth on kirana shops

Amid growing concerns that the unchecked expansion of quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart is affecting India’s kirana sector, the Centre has...

Amazon to launch quick commerce services in India by Q1 2025

Ecommerce giant Amazon plans to launch its quick commerce services in India by the first quarter of next year.According to an ET report, the...

Hyperlocal food & beverage brands scale up presence on quick commerce to capture festive season demand

Hyperlocal food and beverage brands are increasingly expanding to quick commerce platforms like Zomato's Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket's BBNow.These brands aim to...

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s family office acquires minor stake in Swiggy

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly turning to public markets-bound new-age firms, particularly quick-commerce companies, as their top investment picks.The family office of Bollywood superstar Amitabh...

BigBasket shifts focus to quick commerce with BB Now, aims for rapid 10-30-minute deliveries

Tata-owned BigBasket, the largest e-grocer known for its slotted deliveries, is transitioning into a full-scale quick commerce platform as the sector's rapid growth fuels...

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