Zepto Layoffs
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Zepto has 2 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between July 2, 2022 and October 18, 2025. A total of about 300 employees were affected across these rounds.
Layoff history
Quick-commerce startup Zepto cut around 300 employees in October 2025, about 5% of its workforce, as part of a cost-efficiency drive focused on automating work previously done by staff. The Mumbai-based company had built in-house software to handle invoice processing, replenishment, and real estate management, reducing the need for off-roll personnel. CEO Aadit Palicha told employees at an October 17 all-hands that the company would "obsess over costs" and be "very frugal," trimming cloud and software spending and limiting new hires. Affected workers were moved to third-party service providers rather than let go outright. Operations, category management, finance, and customer support were among the hardest-hit teams. The cuts came despite Zepto having recently raised $450 million at a $7 billion valuation, as the company faces intensifying competition from Blinkit, Instamart, Amazon, and Flipkart Minutes.
Reason: Cost efficiency, operational automation reducing headcount needs
Source: moneycontrol.com
Zepto disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Brisbane operations in July 2, 2022.
Source: smh.com.au
Data for Zepto is compiled from public WARN Act filings and reporting linked above. See our methodology.