Zepto named among prospective Indian startup IPO candidates for 2026

Inc42 identifies quick-commerce platform Zepto as one of the startups likely to shape India’s IPO pipeline in 2026, alongside OYO and PhonePe.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 14:03 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Inc42 flags 2026 as a major year for Indian startup IPOs, naming quick-commerce company Zepto alongside OYO and PhonePe as prospective public-market candidates.

Why this matters

Zepto's Inc42 mention extends recent signals flagging it among startups shaping India's expected 2026 IPO wave and entering focus as the startup IPO pipeline gathers pace.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up +1081400% QoQ.