Zepto unlisted shares crash 25% ahead of $1 billion July IPO

Zepto's unlisted shares have slumped 25% in three months to Rs 42-43 as the quick commerce major lines up a $1 billion IPO targeted for July at a Rs 40,000-44,000 crore valuation. Investors are reassessing the cash-burn versus profitability trade-off against listed rival Eternal's Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 15:57 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 16:07 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Zepto is preparing a $1 billion IPO with a July launch, targeting Rs 40,000-44,000 crore valuation. Unlisted shares have fallen 25% in three months to Rs 42-43,

Key facts

  • $1 billion IPO
  • $7 billion valuation
  • Rs 10,000-11,000 crore raise
  • Rs 40,000-44,000 crore valuation
  • 25% drop in unlisted shares
  • Rs 42-43 unlisted price

Why this matters

Zepto's softening private valuation opens a narrow window to engage on partnership or minority structures at more rational terms before the IPO either resets the floor or locks in a public benchmark.