Zepto puts IPO on hold, looks to raise over ₹1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding

Zepto pauses listing plans, seeks over ₹1,000cr in pre-IPO funding

Zepto defers IPO, raises ₹1,000cr at 65% valuation discount ($2.5B vs $7B), quarterly burn cut to ₹700cr. Market signal: India's quick-commerce enforces profitability discipline—tighter funding terms, hiring freezes, and margin-focused tech stack priorities across competing commerce platforms.