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Zepto raises free delivery threshold to Rs 199, Rs 299 at peak
Quick-commerce platform Zepto has increased the minimum order value for free delivery to Rs 199 during normal hours, up from Rs 149, and to Rs 299 during periods of high demand, effectively…
Quick-commerce platform Zepto has increased the minimum order value for free delivery to Rs 199 during normal hours, up from Rs 149, and to Rs 299 during periods of high demand, effectively doubling the earlier threshold for peak times. The revised pricing aligns Zepto with rivals Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart.
Both Mathrubhumi and the Economic Times report that the move aims to improve order-level economics by encouraging customers to add more items, boosting average order value. The change may test customer willingness to use the service for small, urgent purchases, as quick-commerce has traditionally relied on convenience.
The hike follows similar platform fee increases by Zomato and Swiggy earlier this year, reflecting a broader industry push toward profitability in India's competitive quick-commerce market.
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Both sources report the same facts with a neutral-report stance, emphasising business rationale over consumer impact. The framing uniformly highlights the alignment with competitors and the potential for improved order economics, without any critical voice from customer groups or analysts. Neither source mentions any negative customer reaction or regulatory concern, which could be a gap. The measured takeaway is that Zepto is following industry logic, and the real test will be whether customers accept higher minimums for convenience.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report), retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
