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From a Century-Old Trade to Quick Commerce: The Asgar Ali Story | Popular Essentials
Discover how fourth-generation entrepreneur Asgar Ali transformed a 100-year-old family staples business into Popular Essentials, one of India’s fastest-growing grocery and dry fruits brands. From embracing e-commerce early to dominating quick commerce platforms like Zepto and Instamart, this Startup Times feature explores the journey of building trust, quality, and scale in India’s evolving FMCG.
Zepto Launches ‘Zepto Pharmacy’ to Deliver Prescription Medicines in Key Indian Cities
Zepto expands into e-pharmacy with doorstep delivery of prescription medicines across major cities, tapping into India's growing digital health market.
Zepto's Rocketing Valuation: Quick Commerce Unicorn Eyes $7 Billion After Fresh Funding Round
Zepto, the quick commerce unicorn, is reportedly set to raise $450-$500 million, boosting its valuation to $7 billion – a 40% jump! Existing investors like General Catalyst and Avenir Growth are leading the round. This fresh capital will fuel Zepto's aggressive expansion in India's competitive rapid delivery market, following strong FY24 revenue growth and reduced losses.
