Traders accuse quick commerce platforms of flouting rules
The whitepaper claims that QC platforms are violating the Competition Act, 2002, by restricting competition through exclusive deals with preferred sellers, effectively blocking independent retailers.
Loss-making Swiggy’s ₹11,327 cr IPO ‘overvalued’: Brokerages
Brokerages remained skeptical about Swiggy’s negative bottomline and cash flows; and intense competition from rivals Zomato, Zepto, and others.
Food-Techie At Zomato
Deepinder Goyal’s strategy of investing in super brands such as Blinkit, as opposed to creating SuperApps, has reaped rich dividends.
iPhone 16 launches in India; these quick commerce players offer 10-minute delivery
Customers in Delhi and Mumbai can also opt for store pickup or home delivery when purchasing the new iPhone from Apple’s stores
Zepto raises $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation
Existing investors Glade Brook, Nexus, and StepStone co-led the round with Goodwater and Lachy Groom doubling down as well.
Zomato shares hit fresh 52-week high on strong Q2; zoom 170% in 9 months
Zomato reported a consolidated net profit of ₹36 crore in Q2FY24, compared with profit of ₹2 crore in June quarter of FY24 and a loss of ₹251 crore in Q2FY23.
Why fervour of quick delivery is ebbing
In India's bustling cities, traffic congestion has posed a serious problem to delays and inefficiencies in last-mile deliveries
Zepto becomes India's first unicorn of 2023; raises $200 mn at $1.4 bn valuation
Zepto aims to turn EBITDA (earnings before interest tax, depreciation and amortization) positive in the next 12 to 15 months.
No material revenue impact from Blinkit strike: Zomato
Most Blinkit stores have now resumed operations, says Zomato
Blinkit strike causes 1% revenue loss in 3-4 days: ICICI Securities
Blinkit delivery executives went on strike last week, demanding the rollback of recent changes made to delivery incentive structures in Delhi NCR.