Zepto enters India’s startup IPO watchlist for the coming year

Inc42 flags quick-commerce platform Zepto among the startups expected to shape India’s next major IPO cycle, alongside OYO and PhonePe.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 16:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

India is set for a major startup IPO year, with quick-commerce platform Zepto, hospitality company OYO and payments firm PhonePe among companies expected to be in focus.

Why this matters

The signal extends recent coverage positioning Zepto in a potentially pivotal 2026 Indian startup IPO cycle, including its appearance in India’s closely watched startup IPO pipeline.

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