Zepto should be cash flow positive in 12-15 months: CEO Aadit Palicha

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Zepto is likely to turn cash flow positive in the next year or so, Aadit Palicha, chief executive officer of the quick-commerce firm, has said as the sector shows signs of slowing down. Palicha, 21, spoke to Aryaman Gupta talks about Zepto’s plans and valuation.

Edited excerpts from an interview done over video call.

There was buzz that you were in the US for discussions on raising funds. A funding round now would make you India’s first unicorn.

I look at fundraising as a means to an end. Our objective is to build a large, enduring public business and we