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Mumbai, July 2025 – Quick commerce giant Zepto has fortified its war chest with a ₹400 crore (~$48 million) investment from Motilal Oswal Private Equity, as the 10-minute delivery pioneer prepares to deepen its pan-India footprint. This comes amid fierce competition in India’s $12 billion instant commerce market, projected to grow 5x by 2028.
📌 Key Deal Details
✅ Instrument: Primary equity (new shares issued)
✅ Valuation: Flat at $3.6 billion (2024 levels) – signaling cautious growth focus
✅ Use of Funds:
- Dark Store Expansion: 300+ new micro-warehouses (Tier 2/3 focus)
- Tech Upgrade: AI-powered demand forecasting (30% inventory waste reduction)
- EV Fleet: 5,000+ electric vehicles for last-mile
📊 Zepto’s 2025 Growth Metrics
| Metric | Performance | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Orders | 42 million | +65% |
| Avg. Delivery Time | 8.7 mins | -19% |
| Active Dark Stores | 1,200 | +140% |
| GMV Run-Rate | $2.1 billion | +85% |
💡 Why Investors Keep Betting on Quick Commerce
🔹 Recurring Revenue: 75% users order 3+ times/week (vs e-comm’s 1.5x/month)
🔹 Unit Economics Turnaround: Contribution margin turned positive (-12% → +4%)
🔹 Adjacent Plays: Now delivering pharma, electronics, and fresh meat
🛒 Market Dynamics
- Blinkit (Zomato): 55% market share
- Zepto: 32% (aggressively closing gap)
- New Entrants: Amazon UltraFast, Reliance Quick
🚀 What’s Next?
- Q3 2025: Launch of Zepto Pass Pro (₹299/month for 5-min priority delivery)
- 2026 Goal: 15-minute delivery in 500+ cities (vs 150 today)
📢 The Big Picture: With this round, Zepto cements its position as India’s only independent q-commerce player against deep-pocketed rivals.
*Would you pay extra for 5-minute delivery?*
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