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 โ€” Zeptoโ€™s Aadit Palicha Calls His Airport Commute โ€œThe Most Painful Thingโ€


Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha recently called his commute to Bengaluruโ€™s Kempegowda International Airport โ€œthe most painful thingโ€ in his life right now. Speaking on a podcast, Palicha admitted that battling the cityโ€™s infamous traffic remains his biggest challenge, despite running one of Indiaโ€™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.