Zepto, the fast-commerce (quick-commerce) unicorn, has formally converted from a private limited firm to a public company. The move — approved by shareholders through a special resolution — marks a key procedural milestone on its path to listing on the stock market. As part of this, the company’s registered name has changed from “Zepto Private Limited” to “Zepto Limited.”

This conversion fulfills a regulatory requirement ahead of its planned IPO, signalling Zepto’s intent to take advantage of favourable market conditions. The firm has reportedly lined up an initial public offering, with plans to file its draft prospectus soon.

In the months leading up to this, Zepto raised fresh capital — including a recent funding round of $450 million at a valuation of around $7 billion. That round and past funding rounds have helped it scale operations, grow order volumes, and expand its dark-store network across multiple cities.

For investors and observers, the conversion represents more than a name-change: it reflects Zepto’s ambition to transition from a high-growth startup burning capital to a publicly accountable company aiming for profitability and long-term growth. The next steps — filing with regulators, market sentiment, and timely delivery of financials — will determine whether Zepto can deliver on those ambitions.