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.

People familiar with the discussions said the IPO pricing received from large institutional investors for Zepto’s anchor book was in the $2.5-3 billion range. This marked a…

Zepto plans to raise private funds before its IPO, delaying its public market entry while improving financial metrics.

MUMBAI: Zepto will defer its public listing by two to three quarters, co-founder & CEO Aadit Palicha told employees in a town hall on Friday, people familiar with the matter said.…

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…

MUMBAI: Zepto on Saturday said that it will raise funds through a pre-IPO financing amid tepid response from investors to its public listing. The startup did not share the…

Zepto announces pre-IPO private placement, boosting cash reserves to ₹5,681 crore, with zero debt reported as of March 2026.

MUMBAI: Zepto on Saturday said that it will raise funds through a pre-IPO financing amid tepid response from investors to its public listing.

Zepto has decided to delay its IPO as investor anxieties mount regarding its current valuations. Many fund houses are hesitant to invest at these high price levels. Before moving…