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Zepto sets up dark store at IndiaAI summit

By Startup Enthusiast · 14 February 2026

What they do

Zepto runs a quick-commerce service delivering groceries and essentials in about 10 minutes

At the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Zepto operates an exclusive dark store for attendee logistics

The summit expects 250,000 registrations and 100 CEOs, making Zepto's on-site presence a notable operational showcase

Zepto will run an exclusive dark store inside Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, for the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026.
The dark store will handle summit logistics, providing quick delivery of essentials to attendees.
Swiggy will integrate with on-ground food kiosks for meal distribution at the venue.
Both Zepto and Swiggy will set up dedicated delivery points at the venue, with orders placed via their mobile apps.
Attendees can select the nearest pickup point in the app, such as Hall 1 Ground Floor.
The summit runs from February 16-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam.
Entry uses DigiYatra-based QR digital credentials for seamless access.
International visitors can use UPI-linked payments via global credit cards, with support at IGI Airport.

The summit expects ~2.5 lakh registrations and ~20 heads of state, making it a high-profile event.
Zepto's dark store is a pilot for event-based logistics, potentially expanding its B2B services.
The partnership with IndiaAI highlights quick-commerce's role in large-scale event management.
Swiggy's food kiosk integration shows collaboration between competitors for event efficiency.

Zepto operates a quick-commerce platform delivering groceries and daily essentials in about 10 minutes.
It uses a network of dark stores (small warehouses for fast order fulfillment) across Indian cities.
Customers order via the Zepto mobile app, choosing from a range of products including fresh produce and household items.
The company generates revenue through product margins, delivery fees, and advertising on its platform.
Zepto competes with other quick-commerce players like Blinkit and Instamart in India's urban markets.
The dark store at the summit is a temporary, event-specific operation to serve attendees.

Zepto will operate the dark store for the summit duration from February 16-20, 2026.
The company may use this as a model for future event-based logistics partnerships.

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.