National

Blinkit, Zepto Scrap 10-Minute Delivery Amid Concerns Over Gig Worker Stress

Quick commerce platforms including Blinkit and Zepto have voluntarily discontinued 10-minute delivery timelines following concerns raised by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya over increasing pressure and stressful conditions faced by gig workers.

Travel

Bengaluru Traffic Leaves Even Founders Frustrated — Zepto’s Aadit Palicha Calls His Airport Commute “The Most Painful Thing”

Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha recently called his commute to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport “the most painful thing” in his life right now. Speaking on a podcast, Palicha admitted that battling the city’s infamous traffic remains his biggest challenge, despite running one of India’s fastest-growing startups.

Fit & Fabulous

House of Rare and Zepto Partner to Deliver Premium Fashion in 10 Minutes

The House of Rare joins hands with Zepto to offer 10-minute delivery of premium fashion, beginning with menswear in six major Indian cities. This quick commerce move caters to last-minute, occasion-led shopping and will soon expand to include womenswear, kidswear, footwear, and accessories.