Would you believe me if I say that your groceries could be delivered at your doorstep in under 10 minutes?
Sounds too good to be true? Well, believe it or not, this is a reality, and all thanks to the rise of quick commerce and innovative apps like Zepto.
For customers who prefer the utter convenience of ordering groceries with just a tap rather than battling traffic and parking, these services prove to be a game changer, offering a seamless solution to their daily itineraries. Unlike traditional warehouses, q-commerce depends on micro-warehouses strategically located near delivery points, stocking a curated array of high-demand items.
So, whether you are a startup or a big name in the grocery business, it’s high time to shed the onus of doing things the old way and test the waters and develop a grocery delivery app like Zepto.
Having second thoughts or unsure about stepping into the world of Q-commerce? Don’t worry, let’s explore the boundless opportunities awaiting in the Indian market.
The Boundless Opportunities in Indian Q-Commerce Market
The Indian qcommerce market is one of the biggest in the world. And why does that matter? Because, as per Statista, the Indian eCommerce market will be having 1,090 million users by 2027 against the global count of 5,290 million.
Moreover, the Indian quick commerce market is expected to grow to $5 billion by 2025. Although there are many players in the market right now racing to make the most out of the market demand for fastest deliveries of groceries and other necessities, the quartet that is leading the grocery wars in India include:
- Zomato-backed Blinkit (Part of Zomato)
- Swiggy-owned Instamart ($800 million)
- Reliance-backed Dunzo ($800 million)
- Soonicorn Zepto ($900 million+)
We have already covered how to build an app like Blinkit. In this blog post, we will put Zepto under the lens.
Owing to the massive popularity enjoyed by the instant delivery service in a short time period, businesses are looking forward to developing apps like Zepto to capitalise on the need for instant grocery delivery in different regions around the world.
Zepto is gaining ground quickly, giving tough competition to rival instant delivery services like Blinkit and Instamart, especially when it comes to delivery time. So the million-dollar question is, “Will it turn out to be a Blinkit and Instamart killer?” Only time will tell.
But why is Zepto becoming so popular in the gigantic Indian market? Well, to understand that we have to start with the basics. So, let’s start with answering the popular question; What is Zepto?