Zepto founder on $5-bn valuation, IPO plans & how quick commerce is creating more jobs than Indian Railways

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha envisions quick commerce as a massive job creator, surpassing even Indian Railways. He refutes claims of harming local stores, citing data that shows quick commerce is expanding the market alongside a growing economy. Palicha emphasizes Zepto’s focus on profitability and disciplined capital allocation, aiming for an IPO potentially next year.