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Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025

Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of e-commerce platforms. The National Consumer Helpline facilitated over 91 crore in refunds to consumers. Non-delivery of products constituted the largest category of complaints filed. The government has taken…

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Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe food

Karnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections across Bengaluru. The guidelines mandate strict hygiene, safe storage, temperature controls, food-handler health checks, pest control and proper waste disposal. The move follows recent inspections that found large quantities of expired, rotten and…

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FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouches

FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper or naturally derived materials. Tin and glass containers are also permitted packaging options for the product. This amendment aligns with broader FSSAI efforts to enhance food safety compliance nationwide. The regulator…

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Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violations

Bengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections following numerous public complaints. Hotels also faced scrutiny, with expired products and unhygienic storage discovered. Over one hundred kilograms of food articles were seized from several establishments. This enforcement drive now extends to…

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Festive demand set to lift FMCG growth, but margins face pressure

Consumer demand in India is expected to strengthen during the upcoming festive season. Companies face rising input costs and intense competition from quick-commerce platforms. Improving purchasing power supports this positive outlook for consumer spending. However, businesses must adapt to premiumization and digital shifts in consumption. Sustained growth hinges on margin…

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Investors slash Zepto’s valuation, delaying India IPO plans

Zepto has deferred its highly anticipated IPO after domestic investors proposed a 68% valuation cut, valuing the rapid-commerce firm at $2.3 billion against its earlier $7.2 billion unlisted valuation. Facing market skepticism over loss-making startups, the company will now raise capital privately before attempting a public listing.

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ETtech Explainer: Inside Zepto's IPO U-turn

Zepto has paused its IPO and plans to refile its draft papers after two to three quarters. The decision follows months of valuation negotiations, investor pushback and shifting market conditions. Here's a look at the key events, from its confidential filing to the final decision, that led to the pause.

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Zepto defers its IPO; Urban Company slips into the red

Zepto has decided to pause its IPO amid pricing concerns. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Zepto IPO hurdle revives investor interest in Swiggy, Eternal; shares set for best month in years

Swiggy and Eternal shares have rallied sharply in July as investors reassess the competitive landscape following Zepto's IPO valuation reset. Swiggy has gained nearly 24%, marking its best monthly performance since listing, while Eternal is up 17%, its strongest monthly rise in over two years.

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Zepto may defer IPO; Festive carts go premium

Happy Thursday! A roadblock in valuation negotiations may prompt Zepto to delay its listing. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zepto may hit pause on IPO; BigBasket’s losses rise

Quick commerce company Zepto may defer its listing plans as negotiations over its valuation hit a roadblock. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Swiggy shares jump 8%, rally 15% in 3 days. What's boosting investor sentiment?

Swiggy shares climbed significantly, extending recent gains for a third consecutive session. Nandita Sinha, former Myntra CEO, now leads Swiggy's Instamart business.This appointment occurs amid intense competition in India's quick commerce sector. Meanwhile, Zepto is reportedly negotiating its IPO pricing at a lower valuation.The company may defer its listing if…

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BigBasket’s losses widen in FY26, revenue rises 7.7% YoY

This comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founder Hari Menon stepped down. Nanda has been tasked with making the business profitable amid mounting pressure on margins in the quick commerce sector.

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MFs push back on Zepto valuation; PEs take AI bets

Happy Monday! Zepto's IPO pricing expectation has run into resistance from top mutual funds. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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IPO Buzz: Over a dozen firms, including Zepto set for debut next month

Next month is set to see a flurry of IPO activity as over a dozen companies plan to launch their share offerings. Collectively, these IPOs are projected to raise in excess of twenty-five thousand crore rupees. Notable players like Zepto and Shiprocket are among the front-runners, and with investor confidence…

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Zepto IPO anchor book nears closure; Norges, Motilal Oswal may take 40-45%

In a notable financial move, major investors like Norges and Motilal Oswal are expressing a keen interest in Zepto's upcoming initial public offering, which is valued at approximately Rs 11,000 crore. The anchor book is approaching its closure, with these investors poised to capture a substantial share. Zepto's valuation for…

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Zepto may downsize IPO; Tata's legacy chip bet

Zepto is considering slashing the size of its public issue amid pushback from domestic investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Zepto may cut IPO size by 20%; investor bids peg valuation at $3.5-4 billion: sources

Zepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi rules require companies to refile their draft prospectus if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original estimate.

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Zepto said to face sharply lower valuation for IPO

Zepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicate interest at $4.5 billion, while domestic ones value it lower. This contrasts sharply with its $7 billion valuation from last October's fundraise. The company aims to raise $850 million through its initial public offering. Proceeds…

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From CarDekho to Zepto: India's growing startup IPO pipeline

India's startup IPO pipeline is gathering momentum with several new-age companies advancing. CarDekho and InsuranceDekho are preparing for their public market debuts soon. Zepto and Zetwerk have secured regulatory approvals for their upcoming listings. PhonePe and Oyo also remain in the IPO pipeline for future public offerings. These companies represent…

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Quick commerce platforms gear up for gourmet grocery war

Quick commerce platforms are preparing for a gourmet grocery war with Zepto, Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now launching premium grocery offerings. Swiggy's Instamart and Blinkit are also expanding their premium produce selections. New platforms and D2C brands focused on clean food are gaining investor attention.

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ETtech Explainer: Has Swiggy become Indian-owned after a drop in foreign ownership?

The IOCC status will allow Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart to own inventory, thereby improving margins and supply chain control. However, while the foreign shareholding in the company has dropped to less than half, Swiggy has not yet achieved IOCC status.

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Blinkit to remain undisputed market leader despite Amazon, Flipkart's QC entry, says Anand Rathi, sees 43% upside

Despite concerns over Amazon and Flipkart intensifying competition in India's quick commerce market, Anand Rathi believes Blinkit remains the clear market leader due to its scale, strong customer retention and limited reliance on heavy discounts. The brokerage has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Eternal with a target price of Rs…

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Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crown

Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from established players like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto. Flipkart Minutes is rapidly growing its fulfilment centres, focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, while Amazon Now plans to extend its dark store network…

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Flipkart Minutes expands to 1,000 stores as quick commerce competition intensifies

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a…

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