Zepto

Zepto Cafe temporarily paused operations in 44 dark-store cafes across North India amid supply-chain and staffing issues; reports said some staff were moved or quit, and the company described the pause as temporary.

Multiple reports said Zepto's automation/cost-cutting push affected hundreds of employees, with around 300 people reportedly let go in the latest round and more than 500 jobs impacted since April 2025.

Public reporting says Zepto is negotiating IPO pricing around a much lower $2.5B-$3B valuation than its last private round and could defer listing if terms do not improve.

Coverage reported a sharply reset IPO valuation target of about $3B, down from the prior $7B private valuation, as Zepto worked toward public-market debut.