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Jains celebrated the birth and a??namkarana?? of their youngest member aadit on Sunday.Young aadit, who was happily perched in the lap of his parents, Gagan and Saurabh, was blessed and wished by family and friends.

A Zepto billboard ad playfully suggesting it's faster to get ethnic wear delivered than to find a groom has gone viral. Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal shared the ad on LinkedIn, sparking a humorous exchange with Zepto CEO aadit Palicha.

Zepto, India's fastest-growing quick-commerce startup, has secured $350 million from domestic investors. CEO aadit Palicha aims to transition Zepto into a majority Indian-owned company and list it on Indian stock exchanges. Palicha emphasized Zepto's commitment to fair pricing, denying allegations of predatory pricing and highlighting the company's role as a complementary service to traditional Kirana stores.

Zepto CEO aadit Palicha commends India's pro-startup environment under the Modi government, crediting it for sustained innovation and job creation. He highlights how initiatives like UPI have facilitated Zepto's growth and predicts significant economic contributions from startups in the next 20-25 years.

aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, aged 22 and 21, co-founded Zepto, an online grocery delivery service known for its "10-minute deliveries" during the pandemic. Both Stanford dropouts, they identified the demand for rapid grocery delivery amid COVID-19. Launching in 2021, Zepto quickly attracted investors, raising millions and achieving a $570 million valuation within months. Today, valued at $5 billion, Zepto has made them the youngest billionaires in India, showcasing the power of innovation and determination.

Zepto's CEO, aadit Palicha, revealed the startup's near collapse during the 2022-2023 funding winter, exacerbated by hiring mistakes and the SVB collapse, which froze crucial funds. Y Combinator's support proved pivotal in Zepto's recovery. The company has since rebounded, reporting substantial growth in gross order value and operating revenue, driven by a renewed focus on high-quality talent and execution.

Zepto CEO aadit Palicha refuted claims made by Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal that quick commerce companies are burning massive amounts of cash, particularly implicating Zepto.

Zepto CEO aadit Palicha's recent post on X, seemingly mocking work-life balance, sparked controversy and drew comparisons to a viral Reddit post alleging a toxic work culture at Zepto. This follows similar debates ignited by Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and Greptile CEO Daksh Gupta regarding intense work hours in the tech industry.

Had it not been for the one mark each he lost in science and social Studies, aadit Litake (15) from Sanskriti School in Bhukum near Pune would have scored a 100% in the standard X CBSE examinations, this year.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal commented on quick commerce cashburn, noting Zepto's significant expenditure. Zepto CEO aadit Palicha responded, calling Goyal's statement inaccurate and emphasizing the company's commitment to building a robust Indian startup ecosystem. Goyal and Palicha both aim to enhance the sector with a focus on sustainable growth.

Hurun India's latest report highlights India's youngest self-made entrepreneurs. Zepto's co-founders, Kaivalya Vohra (21) and aadit Palicha (22), lead the pack. The report features eight entrepreneurs aged 21-31, showcasing a rising generation of entrepreneurial talent. The average age of the top 200 self-made entrepreneurs is 45, with one-third under 40.

Sajiesh Nair, 35, resides in Bangalore with his wife Remya, 30, and his parents.The couple has two children - daughter Avani, 4, and son aadit, 1.Sajiesh works in the private sector.

aadit Palicha, co-founder of Zepto, defended the contributions of consumer internet startups in response to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks. Palicha highlighted Zepto's creation of 1.5 lakh jobs, significant tax contributions, and investments in backend supply chains, while acknowledging the need for more foundational technological advancements in India.

Zepto has added Apple products to its electronics selection, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and accessories, now available for rapid delivery. The addition is a response to a high volume of customer searches for Apple devices. Zepto's CEO announced the launch, highlighting the company's expanded inventory and ongoing discounted offers.

Quick commerce or Q-commerce in India is on steroids. Within five months of its launch, the 10-minute grocery delivery app Zepto has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by Y Combinator. New and existing investors also participated in the round.

Zepto, a quick commerce platform in India, aspires to become a major player in the market by focusing on groceries and household essentials. With a projected topline of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in five years, Zepto aims to compete with industry giants like Amazon and Flipkart. The company's recent funding round valued it at $3.6 billion.

Zepto, led by CEO aadit Palicha, aims to outpace D-Mart in 18-24 months as a 'hyperlocal Walmart' in India. The grocery market targets $850 billion by FY29. Now valued at $3.6 billion after raising $665 million, Zepto focuses on top 40 cities with Rs 10,000 crore revenue, recently joining the unicorn startup league.

Zepto, a quick commerce platform, has launched its cafe service in major Indian cities, aiming to reach a revenue run-rate of Rs 1,000 crore by 2026. The service, already achieving an estimated annual run rate of Rs 160 crore, offers a diverse menu of over 148 items, including coffee, breakfast, pastries, and snacks, delivered within 10 minutes.

Quick commerce start-up Zepto has appointed Ramesh Bafna as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company said on Saturday. Bafna was the chief financial officer of fashion and lifestyle e-commerce firm Myntra. "To take Zepto public in 2-3 years, we believe we need an incredible CFO and Ramesh is the right person for the job," Zepto co-founder and CEO aadit Palicha said.

Zepto launched an app feature offering rainy-day snack deals like chai, pakoras, and Maggi noodles. Inspired by Yash Challani’s LinkedIn post, CEO aadit Palicha released 150+ monsoon bundles within 24 hours, including BOGO deals, available only during rain. Users should check the app homepage for these offers.

Zepto, a Mumbai-based quick commerce startup, raised $665 million, valuing it at $3.6 billion. The funding round included investors like Avenir, Lightspeed, and Avra. Zepto plans an IPO with a growing GMV and faces competition from Zomato's Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. The company aims to become a $50B Indian company.

Launched nine months ago by two 19-year-old Stanford graduates, aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, 10-minute grocery startup Zepto recently raised $200 million at a valuation of $900 million.

Zepto is launching a dedicated app for its rapidly expanding Cafe service next week, CEO aadit Palicha announced. The new app will offer a streamlined experience for ordering coffee and other cafe items, while the main Zepto app will continue to offer the same service.