Swiggy and Eternal rise as much as 4% after Zepto IPO talks point to $3 billion valuation
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Reports that Zepto may pursue an IPO at a much lower valuation suggest public-market investors are less willing to fund aggressive cash burn in India's quick-commerce sector. That reduces fears of an escalating price war and margin pressure on listed peers, supporting a relief rally in Swiggy and Eternal. The news signals a potentially more disciplined competitive backdrop, with incumbents' strong cash balances highlighted as a stabilizing factor.
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Zepto is discussing a sharply lower IPO valuation with investors, shifting from market expectations of $7 billion in April to a $3 billion post-money valuation in current talks. Existing shareholders including Norges Bank had previously been assessed for follow-on investment at about a $5.1 billion post-money valuation. The reset has eased concerns that competition and profitability pressure on listed quick-commerce peers such as Swiggy could intensify, helping Swiggy shares climb as much as 4% in a session.
