quick commerce
Raghav Chadha Urges Parliament to End 10-Minute Deliveries: The Human Cost Behind Quick Commerce
Dec 05, 2025 10:15 pm CST
AAP leader Raghav Chadha has called for the end of 10-minute delivery services in Parliament, highlighting the dangerous working conditions facing delivery agents. He outlined three key issues: the intense time pressure leading to risky driving, verbal abuse from customers, and inadequate pay despite harsh working conditions. Chadha emphasized these workers are "not robots" but human beings deserving dignity and protection.
Zepto Secures $450 Million Funding at $7 Billion Valuation in Pre-IPO Round Led by CalPERS
Oct 16, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Quick commerce platform Zepto has raised $450 million in a funding round led by CalPERS, achieving a $7 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO. CEO Aadit Palicha confirmed the company now has $900 million in cash reserves, with domestic ownership set to increase from 12% to 40%. Currently processing 1.7 million daily orders with most stores achieving profitability, Zepto plans moderate expansion including hundreds of new stores in the next year.