Can Zepto’s shift in focus before IPO be fruitful?

The quick-commerce platform has slowed down dark store expansion. Instead, it's focusing on profitability by adding more categories and going deep in existing cities.

27 March, 20258 min
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Can Zepto’s shift in focus before IPO be fruitful?

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