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Zepto to lay off up to 300 employees in cost-optimization drive
Zepto will cut 300 jobs to enhance profitability and focus on operational efficiency ahead of FY26 while retaining AI and supply-chain roles.
Quick-commerce firm Zepto announced plans to lay off nearly 300 employees as part of a cost optimization initiative to improve profitability ahead of FY26. The company said the restructuring focuses on operational efficiency and unit-economics discipline. It will continue hiring for AI, product, and supply-chain roles to support growth. Analysts view the move as a strategic realignment toward positive cash flow by mid-2026.