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Zepto launches Super Mall and Diagnostics

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Date
Company
Zepto
What it does
Quick commerce grocery and more
Kind
Launch
Founded
2021
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Zepto is a quick commerce platform delivering groceries and daily essentials

What happened

It launches Super Mall for premium non-grocery items and Zepto Diagnostics for health testing

Why it matters

Super Mall is Zepto's second attempt at large orders, competing with Swiggy's Maxxsaver

The details

  • Zepto has launched Super Mall, a large order format vertical for premium non-grocery products.
  • Super Mall includes categories like home décor, small electronics, fashion, and lifestyle items.
  • The service is rolling out to all users across the platform.
  • Zepto has also launched Zepto Diagnostics, an in-app testing service under its pharma category.
  • Zepto Diagnostics is currently limited to select cities and users.
  • Super Mall is Zepto's second attempt at a large order format; a previous attempt was withdrawn.
  • Zepto aims to be the number one player in the large order space.

The bigger picture

  • Zepto and Swiggy have a public rivalry over scale and market leadership.
  • Super Mall directly competes with Swiggy's Maxxsaver service.
  • Zepto is evolving from a grocery-led platform to a multi-category convenience ecosystem.
  • CEO Aadit Palicha admitted Zepto introduced dark patterns (deceptive design) on the app, which were rolled back within 45-60 days.

About the business

  • Zepto is a quick commerce company delivering groceries and daily essentials in minutes.
  • It operates in multiple Indian cities with a network of dark stores (small warehouses for fast delivery).
  • The company makes money through product margins, delivery fees, and advertising.
  • Zepto is expanding beyond groceries into premium non-grocery categories and health services.
  • It competes with Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and other quick commerce players.

What happens next

  • Zepto aims to be the number one player in the large order space.
  • The company is evolving from a grocery-led platform to a multi-category convenience ecosystem.

Founders

  • Aadit Palicha, CEO and co-founder
  • Kaivalya Vohra, Co-founder

About Zepto

Product
A rapid-delivery app for groceries and everyday essentials.
Customers
Consumers ordering groceries and essentials online.
How it makes money
It earns from product margins, delivery fees, and order-value thresholds across its quick-commerce network.
What sets it apart
It was built as a quick-commerce native company from day one.
Operations
Operates dark-store based 10-minute delivery across multiple Indian cities.

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