Author: Aditya Pareek | EQMint | Market News
Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto has revived its IPO plans and is preparing to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) within the next two to three weeks, according to reports.
The filing will be done through the confidential route, a mechanism increasingly used by high-growth startups looking to keep financial details private until closer to listing.
IPO to Include $450–$500 Mn Fresh Issue
The proposed public issue is expected to include:
- Fresh issue worth $450 Mn–$500 Mn (approximately ₹4,000–₹4,500 crore)
- Offer for sale (OFS) by early investors
Sources indicated that the total size of the fundraising could still change depending on the startup’s cash burn and growth requirements over the next few months.
The fresh capital is expected to help Zepto strengthen its supply chain, micro-warehouse network, last-mile delivery capabilities and expansion into more cities.
Target Listing Between July and September Next Year
Zepto is reportedly targeting a public listing between July and September next year, marking one of the most anticipated IPOs in India’s new-age consumer tech ecosystem.
The company had earlier planned to list in 2025 or early 2026, but deferred the timeline in order to:
- Improve profitability
- Strengthen operating margins
- Expand domestic ownership
- Consolidate leadership in the quick-commerce segment
The renewed IPO drive suggests improved financial performance and a more favourable market scenario for digital-first consumer businesses.
Shift in Strategy: From Growth at All Costs to Sustainable Expansion
Zepto’s earlier IPO delay aligned with the broader trend across Indian startups between 2022 and 2024, where companies paused public-market ambitions to focus on:
- Reducing burn rates
- Deepening contribution margins
- Expanding private domestic shareholding
- Improving unit economics
Analysts note that Zepto’s renewed listing push is likely driven by stabilising market conditions, stronger performance metrics and growing investor confidence in the quick-commerce model.
Quick-Commerce Sector Preparing for Public Market Visibility
If Zepto successfully files its DRHP and moves ahead with its planned listing window, it will become one of India’s first major quick-commerce players to enter the public market.
The development comes at a time when the quick-commerce sector is experiencing:
- Rising customer frequency
- Higher average order value
- Improved warehouse automation
- Better delivery efficiencies
- Strong tier-1 and tier-2 city traction
The next few quarters will be crucial as Zepto fine-tunes its financials and prepares the disclosures required for public scrutiny.
Conclusion
Zepto’s decision to restart its IPO journey marks a significant shift in India’s fast-growing quick-commerce landscape. With plans to file its DRHP confidentially in the coming weeks and a listing targeted for July–September next year, the company appears to be gearing up for one of the most closely watched tech IPOs of the upcoming financial year.
As market conditions improve and profitability becomes a central theme, Zepto’s public-market ambitions will be a key indicator of how mature India’s quick-commerce sector has become.
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