Zepto CEO replies to ‘happy being delivery boys and girls’: Zepto is still far away from being a great Internet company, but… – The Times of India

Union Minister Piyush Goyal questioned the value of Indian startups focused on delivery and consumer services, sparking widespread debate. Zepto’s co-founder Aadit Palicha defended their impact, urging support for homegrown tech champions instead of criticism. Aadit Palicha, CEO and co-founder of quick-commerce startup Zepto, has responded to recent remarks made by the Union Commerce Minister…

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Grapes, ice, condoms, soft drinks and more: What India ordered on New Year’s Eve on Blinkit, Swiggy and others – Times of India

India ushered in 2025 with a wave of excitement, as house parties and celebrations took center stage on New Year’s Eve. Data from India’s top quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto and others reveals a night of stocking up on party essentials like chips, soft drinks, and water bottles, reflecting the festive mood across cities….

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This 21-year-old founder tops Hurun list of youngest self-made entrepreneurs – Times of India

Hurun India has released a report with its latest ranking of self-made entrepreneurs who have built the most valuable companies since the year 2000. While Radhakishan Damani, founder of retail giant DMart, claims the top spot, the report also features a list that highlights a new generation of young entrepreneurial talent.Among the “Top Among the…

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Zomato and Swiggy and Zepto – Please, Don’t …: Bombay Shaving Company CEO Shantanu Deshpande – Times of India

Shantanu Deshpande, founder-CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, has criticised the focus on ultra-fast delivery in India’s food delivery industry and has warned companies of a potential public health crisis. In a LinkedIn post, he expressed concerns about the prevalence of processed and unhealthy foods offered by platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, often prepared with frozen…

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‘Flipkart Minutes’ is here to take on Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and BBNow; here’s the city its available in – Times of India

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has launched its quick commerce service ‘Flipkart Minutes‘ in select areas of Bengaluru. The new offering promises lightning-fast 8-16 minute deliveries for a diverse range of products, spanning from groceries to electronics. With this move, Flipkart directly challenges established players in the booming quick commerce sector, including Swiggy’s Instamart, Zomato’s…

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