AICPDF seeks tougher IPO and dark-store scrutiny for quick-commerce firms

The distributor federation has urged SEBI and the government to tighten scrutiny of persistently loss-making quick-commerce businesses, flagging supplier-payment concerns, pressure on kiranas and the need for FSSAI storage standards for dark stores.

— Filed Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 13:14 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

AICPDF urged SEBI and the government to tighten IPO scrutiny of persistent loss-making quick-commerce firms, citing Zepto’s valuation gap, supplier-payment concerns and pressure on kiranas. It also sought FSSAI storage standards for dark stores and a national policy protecting general trade.

Why this matters

No related recent signals were provided; the request highlights AICPDF's focus on quick-commerce oversight, supplier payments and pressure on kirana retailers.

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