Zepto joins OYO and PhonePe on India’s startup IPO watchlist

Inc42 flags quick-commerce platform Zepto among Indian startups expected to explore public listings, alongside OYO and PhonePe, in what could be a landmark year for startup IPOs.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 14:01 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Inc42 examines a potentially landmark year for Indian startup IPOs, highlighting OYO, PhonePe and quick-commerce platform Zepto among companies expected to pursue public listings.

Why this matters

The signal reinforces recent coverage naming Zepto as a key 2026 IPO candidate and a quick-commerce company to watch in India’s startup IPO pipeline.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 1,037,500% quarter over quarter.