Quick commerce platform Zepto has outlined plans to invest heavily in marketing, infrastructure, and expansion as part of its updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) ahead of its proposed public listing.
The company aims to raise ₹8,010 crore through a fresh issue of shares, while existing shareholders will offload 11.35 crore equity shares through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The IPO is expected to provide Zepto with additional resources to strengthen its position in India’s rapidly evolving quick commerce market.
According to the filing, a significant portion of the fresh capital will be directed towards expanding the company’s dark store network, meeting lease-related commitments, upgrading technology and cloud infrastructure, funding marketing and promotional initiatives through Zepto Marketplace, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and supporting general corporate requirements.
The planned investments come at a time when competition in the quick commerce sector is intensifying. Industry players continue to aggressively expand operations, invest in customer acquisition, and broaden product categories in a race to capture market share. Zepto remains one of the leading players in the segment alongside rivals such as Blinkit and Instamart.
The updated filing also disclosed that co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra received summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in April 2026 under proceedings related to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The company stated that both founders appeared before the agency and submitted the requested information. Zepto added that it has not received any further communication regarding the matter since then.
As it prepares for its IPO, Zepto is betting on continued expansion, stronger brand visibility, and operational scale to fuel its next phase of growth.
