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Zepto Seeks $4.5 Billion Pre-IPO Funding to Bolster Balance Sheet

Zepto Eyes $4.5B Pre-IPO Funding for Public Listing

Quick commerce leader Zepto plans a $4.5 billion pre-IPO funding round to strengthen its balance sheet, aiming for a future public listing.

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Pristyn Care Revenue Surges 28% to ₹632 Cr, Eyes IPO

Healthtech unicorn Pristyn Care reports a 28% revenue jump to ₹632 Cr in FY24, strategically shifting to owned hospitals and targeting an FY28 IPO.

Zepto Targets IPO in 2-3 Quarters, Post-Valuation Adjustment

Zepto Eyes IPO in 2-3 Quarters After Valuation Reset

Quick commerce leader Zepto targets an IPO within 2-3 quarters, following a significant valuation adjustment and a Rs 1,000 crore pre-IPO funding round.

Indian Startup Funding Plummets 67% to $662M in July 2026

Indian Startup Funding Drops 67% to $662M in July 2026

Indian startup funding plummeted 67% in July 2026, reaching $662M from 85 deals. AI sector leads, but large-ticket funding remains scarce.

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Zepto Eyes ₹1,000 Cr Pre-IPO Funding, Delays Listing

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto aims for ₹1,000 crore pre-IPO funding at $4.5B valuation, postponing its public listing to boost Indian ownership and financial targets.

Indian Startups Net $82.2M Across 17 Deals Amid 50% Funding Drop

Indian Startups Raise $82.2M Amid 50% Funding Drop

Indian startups secured $82.2M across 17 deals from July 27-Aug 1, a 50% weekly funding decrease. Key deals include Apna Mart and Sid’s Farm.

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Indian Restaurants Launch Merchandise, Become Lifestyle Brands

Indian restaurants are expanding beyond cuisine, launching exclusive merchandise like designer sneakers and home goods to build brand loyalty and new revenue streams.

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Zepto Eyes IPO in 2-3 Quarters, Skips New DRHP Filing

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto aims for an IPO in the next 2-3 quarters, confirming CEO Aadit Palicha. The company will update its existing DRHP filing instead of submitting a new one.

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Zepto Delays IPO by 2-3 Quarters Amid Valuation Concerns

Quick commerce startup Zepto postpones IPO by 2-3 quarters due to investor valuation concerns. Company now seeks Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding.

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Nithin Kamath & Zerodha: Revolutionizing Indian Investments

Discover how Nithin Kamath and Zerodha transformed India’s investment sector with a discount brokerage model, making trading accessible and affordable since 2010.

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IBM & Sarvam Partner for India’s Sovereign AI Growth

IBM and Sarvam join forces to boost sovereign AI adoption in India, empowering government and regulated enterprises with enhanced data control and local AI capabilities.

Lemonn Reports Over 800% Revenue Surge Amid Retail Investing Boom

Lemonn Sees 800% Revenue Growth Amid Retail Investing Boom

Lemonn, a stockbroking platform, reports over 800% year-on-year revenue growth in May 2026, fueled by a massive surge in retail investor activity and order volumes in India.

Zepto Delays IPO Over Valuation, Seeks Private Funding

Zepto Delays IPO, Seeks Private Funding Amid Valuation Concerns

Quick commerce firm Zepto postpones IPO for two quarters, opting for private funding due to domestic mutual fund valuation concerns. Focus shifts to reducing cash burn.

Zepto IPO Delay Fuels Swiggy and Eternal Stock Surge in July

Zepto IPO Delay Boosts Swiggy & Eternal Stock

Zepto’s IPO delay due to low mutual fund interest unexpectedly fueled significant stock surges for competitors Swiggy and Eternal in July.

India's PE/VC Investments Plummet 36% to $20.5 Billion in 1H2026

India PE/VC Investments Drop 36% to $20.5B in 1H2026

India’s Private Equity and Venture Capital investments saw a sharp 36% decline, reaching $20.5 billion in 1H2026, according to an EY-IVCA report. Real estate leads sector investments.

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India’s IPO Market: Focus on Fundamentals & Robust Pipeline

India’s IPO market is maturing, prioritizing fundamentals over listing gains. Over 230 companies plan to raise INR 4.7 lakh crore by 2027, signaling strong economic confidence.

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Zepto Delays IPO, Eyes ₹1,000 Cr Funding at Lower Valuation

Quick commerce startup Zepto postpones IPO, aiming to raise ₹1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding at a reduced $4-4.5 billion valuation.

Swiggy Drives Q1 Earnings Divergence as Equity Benchmarks Advance

Swiggy Drives Q1 Earnings Divergence Amidst Market Gains

Indian equity benchmarks rose on FII inflows, but Q1 earnings showed divergence, with Swiggy highlighting mixed corporate performance. Explore market trends.

Zepto IPO May Face Delay Over Valuation; E-commerce Shifts Premium

Zepto IPO Delayed? Valuation Disagreement Hits E-commerce Giant

Zepto’s IPO faces potential delay due to a valuation gap ($2.5-3B vs $7B). E-commerce leaders Amazon & Flipkart adjust festive season strategies.

Zepto IPO Delay Looms Amid Valuation Discrepancy, BigBasket Losses Grow

Zepto IPO Delayed? Valuation Gap & BigBasket Losses Mount

Zepto eyes IPO delay amid a $2.5-3B valuation gap vs. $7B private. BigBasket’s consumer losses surge 66%. Draft papers expire Aug 21.

India's IPO Market Holds 49 Drafts, Signals Sustained Confidence

India’s IPO Market: 49 Drafts Signal Strong Issuer Confidence

Despite a Q1 FY27 slowdown, India’s IPO market pipeline remains strong with 49 draft offer documents, indicating sustained issuer confidence and robust capital market fundraising.

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JSW One Platforms Eyes $400M IPO in 2027

JSW Group’s B2B arm, JSW One Platforms, aims for a $350-400M IPO in 2027, appointing Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI Securities, and SBI Capital Markets as advisors.

OfBusiness Posts 21% Profit Surge to ₹724 Cr Ahead of IPO Push

OfBusiness Profit Soars 21% to ₹724 Cr Ahead of IPO

IPO-bound OfBusiness reports a 21% YoY profit jump to ₹724 Cr in FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and improved cash flow. Key financials revealed.

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Rare’Z Launches OTIMO: Stylish Women’s Lifestyle Sneakers

Rare’Z expands into women’s footwear with the OTIMO lifestyle sneaker collection. Inspired by driving shoes, these stylish and comfortable sneakers are priced at Rs 5,999.

Swiggy Instamart's Leadership Shift: A Catalyst for Market Share?

Swiggy Instamart CEO Change: Market Share Boost?

Morgan Stanley analyzes Swiggy Instamart’s CEO transition, exploring its potential impact on market share recovery amidst leadership changes and competitive pressures.

Atomberg Seeks Rs 200 Crore for B2B Arm Ahead of Rs 2,000 Crore IPO

Atomberg Eyes Rs 200 Cr Funding for B2B Arm Pre-IPO

Atomberg Technologies seeks Rs 150-200 crore for its B2B engineering division, paving the way for a potential Rs 2,000 crore IPO. Learn more about their expansion plans.

Zepto Eyes Lower $3 Billion IPO Valuation, Boosting Swiggy and Eternal Shares

Zepto IPO Valuation Cut to $3B, Boosts Swiggy & Zomato Shares

Quick-commerce firm Zepto eyes a $3B IPO valuation, a significant reduction from previous targets, positively impacting competitor stocks like Swiggy and Zomato.

India's Gig Workforce Set to Triple, Filling 70% of Job Gap by 2030

India’s Gig Workforce to Triple by 2030, Filling 70% Job Gap

India’s gig internet workforce is set to triple by 2030, reaching 1.7-2.1 crore workers and fulfilling 70% of job creation demand. Explore the growth.

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Nandita Sinha Leads Instamart: Quick Commerce Future

Former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha appointed Instamart CEO. Her leadership is set to redefine quick commerce and daily consumer spending in India.

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India’s $1.5B Drug Discovery Bet Pays Off: Innovation Hub

After two decades and a $1.5 billion investment, India’s pharma leaders have transformed the nation into a global drug discovery and innovation hub, moving beyond generics.

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