AADIT PALICHA
360 ONE to finance AIMS founder's stake buyback
The asset management firm is expected to lend about ₹600 crore to facilitate the repurchase of shares from British International Investment (BII) and OrbiMed, which hold the stakes in AIMS' parent entity, Blue Sapphire Healthcare. The deal with 360 ONE is likely to be signed within the next few weeks, the people said.
Piyush Goyal meets Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha, discusses skilling, innovation and supply chains
Taking to the social media platform X, Goyal shared details of the meeting, highlighting discussions around youth and entrepreneurship. "A productive interaction with Aadit Palicha, Co-founder & CEO of ZeptoNow," he said. "Our conversation focused on strengthening skilling initiatives for our youth and leveraging innovation-led entrepreneurship to build globally competitive enterprises," the minister added. He further noted that the meeting also explored ways to integrate farmers into modern supply chains.
ETtech Profile | Anjali Sardana: the 23-year-old Pronto founder behind a $100 million house-help startup
Investors in the segment compare Sardana’s aggressive approach with Zepto’s Palicha, who slugged it out with Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy’s Instamart in a highly competitive industry.
IPO-bound Zepto discontinues membership programme Zepto Daily
The Zepto Daily plan, which offered benefits such as free delivery and exclusive discounts, was aimed at driving user acquisition. From Rs 299 initially, its price was brought down to as low as Re 1 per month. Before Zepto Daily, the Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform ran a loyalty programme called Zepto Pass, which provided similar perks.
She was asleep. Phone switched off. How man used Zepto to wake his sister up for a 6 am flight
A woman nearly missed her 6 am flight due to a missed alarm. Her brother placed a late-night Zepto order to her address. The delivery partner, Vikas, ensured she woke up on time. This quick thinking and timely delivery helped her catch the flight. The incident highlights the reliability of tech and human effort in critical moments.
We’re not perfect, open to inputs from government: Zepto’s Palicha after meeting labour minister Mandaviya
After meeting Union labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the Zepto cofounder said the quick commerce company supports government initiatives and is open to constructive suggestions. Additionally, Palicha said Zepto has created employment for more than 180,000 delivery partners and over 40,000 store personnel, truck drivers and warehouse operators, adding that rivals such as Eternal-owned Blinkit, Swiggy, Rapido and Urban Company, among others, have also played a key role in supporting the gig economy.
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Zepto enters pharmacy delivery with 10-minute promise
Zepto has entered the pharmacy delivery market, promising medicine delivery within 10 minutes in major metropolitan areas. Currently available in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, the service offers a wide range of pharmaceutical products. Zepto plans a cautious approach to scaling this new vertical, acknowledging the regulatory and operational challenges involved in the pharmacy sector.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha to Generic Aadhaar's Arjun Deshpande: Hurun lists India’s top under-30 entrepreneurs
The inaugural Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2025 recognizes 79 outstanding Indian entrepreneurs under 30, highlighting the country's next generation of business leaders across diverse sectors. Mumbai leads with the most entrepreneurs, while Zepto's co-founders, Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, are the youngest on the list at 22.
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha walks back 'work-life' jab, calls it a 'stupid idea', claims startup culture isn't for everyone
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha has publicly acknowledged his controversial 2024 post on work-life balance as a "stupid idea," amidst criticism of the company's intense work culture. In a recent podcast with Y Combinator's Garry Tan, Palicha discussed the challenges Zepto faced during the 2022–2023 funding crisis, including hiring missteps and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. He emphasized the company's execution-focused environment, noting it's tailored for highly ambitious individuals. Palicha also urged Indian startups to adopt a more ambitious mindset to achieve global success.
Work-life balance: Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha says company's fast paced culture not for everyone
Amid the ongoing work-life balance debate, Palicha made headlines for the wrong reasons last years with his tweet: "Nothing against work-life balance. In fact, I recommend it to all our competitors." In a recent interview with Y Combinator’s Garry Tan, he said join Zepto if you're looking to do the best work of your life.
Rapid delivery was a response to consumer feedback, not a marketing gimmick: Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha
Zepto’s rapid delivery model emerged from consumer demand, not marketing. CEO Aadit Palicha said early customer complaints about delays drove the shift. Pivoting from a failing pickup service, Zepto embraced quick commerce, matching India’s urban needs. Competing fiercely with Blinkit and Instamart, the startup eyes 2025 for mainstream impact, emphasizing operational excellence and top talent.
‘We almost died’: Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha reflects on Silicon Valley Bank crisis
Zepto had operational funds stuck in SVB at the height of the crisis, along with many other Y Combinator-backed startups. According to a WhatsApp poll reported by ET, at least 40 Indian startups backed by YC had between $250,000 and $1 million in SVB, while over 20 startups had deposits exceeding $1 million—leaving them dangerously exposed.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha, Mohandas Pai react to Piyush Goyal's comments on Indian startups
Piyush Goyal urged Indian startups to shift focus from food delivery apps to high-tech sectors like AI and robotics. His remarks sparked responses from Zepto’s Aadit Palicha and Mohandas Pai, who defended India’s startup ecosystem and questioned government support for deep-tech innovations.
Why India still doesn’t not have its own ChatGPT or DeepSeek? Zepto CEO, a Stanford dropout, explains
Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its low-cost R1 large language model has sparked questions about India's lagging AI innovation. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha attributes India's struggle to the absence of large, profitable internet companies, emphasizing the need for innovative, capital-generating enterprise to drive India's tech future.
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responds to Piyush Goyal's 'delivery boys' jibe: 'We employed 1.5 lakh people'
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's comments at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, questioning India's technological aspirations, drew mixed reactions. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha defended the impact of consumer internet startups, emphasizing their contributions to employment, economic growth, and technological advancements.
Zepto to deliver Apple products, emulating quick commerce rivals Instamart, Blinkit and BigBasket
Palicha said in a post on X, "In the last 60 days, we had over a million searches from customers for Apple device products on Zepto. We listened! Today, I’m excited to announce the formal launch of Apple products on Zepto. Kudos to Zepto’s exceptional electronics team for pulling this off."
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha sees opportunity in creating a ‘Delhivery for fruits, vegetables'
Palicha also highlighted the gaps in India’s fresh/cold supply chain infrastructure, ranging from ripening chambers to packaging automation, and excellence in collection centre network design.
Zepto weighs Indian AIF, founder buyback to up local ownership
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha is exploring options to increase domestic shareholding, including a $100-150 million founder-led buyback and an Indian AIF setup. These moves align with IPO plans, aiming to boost Indian ownership before filing draft papers.
Zepto's annualised gross order value touches $3 billion, up three times in 8 months
GOV is the total value of orders received over a certain period of time, including the total amount of sales, before any discounts, returns, or cancellations.
Zepto Cafe crosses 50,000 orders per day within 4 weeks: Aadit Palicha
Zepto's competitors, Zomato-owned Blinkit and Swiggy, also launched their 10-minute food delivery offerings earlier this week. In December, Zepto's CEO, Aadit Palicha, posted on X that they were receiving around 30,000 orders per day. Four weeks later, he has posted again, stating that they had surpassed 50,000 orders per day.
Year Ender 2024: Debate on work-life balance prompts a myriad of views
As 2024 ends, India's work-life balance debate intensifies, with notable figures advocating varying viewpoints. Narayana Murthy encourages 70-hour workweeks for national progress, while Rishad Premji promotes hybrid models. Controversial opinions from leaders like Aadit Palicha, Anupam Mittal, and Namita Thapar highlight the discourse's complexity.
Hurun Self-Made Entrepreneurs: Youngest founder is 21-year-old Zepto founder, check full list here
Hurun India unveiled its 2024 list of top self-made entrepreneurs. Radhakishan Damani secured the top spot. Deepinder Goyal's Zomato ranked second. Several non-unicorn companies featured in the top ten. Young entrepreneurs like Zepto's founders and BharatPe's Shashvat Nakrani also made the list. Three leading companies are based in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram.
Viral Reddit post exposes Zepto CEO for 14-hr- work schedule, overcharging customers; netizens urge Aadit Palicha to shut down ‘nightmare’ app
Aadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, has become embroiled in a heated discussion about work-life balance following a viral Reddit post that criticized the company for promoting a “toxic work culture.” The controversy erupted after an anonymous user shared their account on the subreddit r/StartUpIndia, claiming that Zepto’s workplace is plagued by late-night meetings and excessively demanding work hours.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha rejects Shaadi.com CEO Anupam Mittal's bride proposal, conversation goes viral
A witty billboard featuring Shaadi.com and Zepto went viral this wedding season. Zepto offered to deliver Manyavar attire in 10 minutes. Shaadi.com humorously countered, stating finding a groom takes longer. The brands' founders engaged in playful banter online. Other brands like Faasos and CashKaro joined the fun.
Zepto expands cafe service to major cities; eyes Rs 1,000 crore revenue run rate by 2026
It will serve through over 120 Cafes at stores across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and soon in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune, a company statement said.
Zepto CEO's big sales target; sustainable ventures in focus for public markets at ET Startup Awards 2023
India's newest unicorn Zepto has set its sights on an ambitious sales target, CEO Aadit Palicha said during The Economic Times Startup Awards 2023 (ETSA).
Zepto aims for Rs 10,000-crore sales in coming months: CEO Aadit Palicha
The 2021-founded startup is also looking to turn profitable in the next 10-12 months and go public thereafter, Palicha, who is all of 21, added.
Indians are the most impatient online shoppers in the world, shows report
Indians are the most impatient online shoppers in the world with nearly 38% of consumers expecting their deliveries to arrive in less than two hours, said a global report by Wunderman Thompson. "The fundamental insight at the heart of our business is that Indian customers love fast delivery. This is remarkably clear in customer retention data, survey data and even in regular conversations that we have with our customers," said Aadit Palicha, co-founder at quick commerce platform Zepto.
Instant grocery delivery startup Zepto explores pharmacy delivery service
"There will be a lot of innovation that will need to be done in the space. This is something we will focus on in the medium to long term and probably not in the short term," Zepto founder Aadit Palicha said.
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