Zepto files DRHP for Rs 8,010 cr issue as Blinkit extends q-commerce lead

Zepto's daily orders climbed 70% to 2.3M between Q4FY25 and Q4FY26, but Blinkit nearly doubled to 3M, widening the gap as Zepto readies a Rs 8,010 crore fresh issue.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 16:43 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 16:48 IST·Source Forbes India

What happened

Zepto filed DRHP for Rs 8,010 crore fresh issue, with daily orders rising 70% to 2.3 million between Q4FY25 and Q4FY26. Rival Blinkit nearly doubled to 3

Key facts

  • Rs 8,010 crore fresh issue
  • Zepto daily orders 1.4M to 2.3M (+70%)
  • Blinkit daily orders 1.6M to 3M

Why this matters

The DRHP timing signals Zepto needs primary capital to defend #2 position, opening windows for category tie-ups, private-label JVs, or selective tuck-ins before listing locks in the cap table.