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Zepto appoints Rachit Ranjan as chief public policy officer

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Zepto delivers over 25,000 products within ten minutes using a dark store network

The company hired Rachit Ranjan to lead its policy and government affairs vertical starting May 2025

This hire supports Zepto's planned initial public offering after relocating headquarters back to India

Zepto has appointed Rachit Ranjan as its new chief public policy officer.
The appointment is effective from May 2025 according to multiple sources.
Ranjan will build and lead the company's policy and regulatory affairs vertical.
He brings over 15 years of experience in public policy and legal advisory roles.
His previous roles include positions at Dream11, WhatsApp, JUUL Labs, and Uber.
Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha announced the strategic hiring.
The move aligns with Zepto's broader operational expansion and compliance needs.
Ranjan holds a law degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law.

Zepto is preparing for a planned initial public offering (IPO).
The company recently completed a reverse merger and relocated its headquarters to India.
Regulatory navigation is critical for quick commerce platforms operating in India.
Experienced policy leadership helps manage complex government relations for tech firms.
This hire signals Zepto's maturity in handling large-scale operational challenges.

Zepto operates a quick commerce platform for rapid grocery and essential delivery.
It delivers more than 25,000 products across various categories to customers.
The service promises delivery within ten minutes via a dense network of dark stores.
Zepto launched Zepto Atom, a subscription-based consumer analytics service for brands.
The company has raised a total of $1.85 billion in funding so far.
A significant $340 million round was closed in August 2024.
Zepto is finalizing a Rs 1,500 crore structured debt deal to buy back shares.
This debt transaction aims to increase Indian ownership ahead of the IPO.

Zepto plans to complete its initial public offering (IPO) in the near future.
The company is restructuring ownership through a debt buyback to favor Indian investors.
Ranjan will establish the government affairs vertical to support these regulatory goals.

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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