Zepto Plans Move from Mumbai to Bengaluru Amid Office Leasing Issues

Zepto is thinking about shifting its base from Mumbai to Bengaluru to essentially bring together the tech and other key operational teams that are currently split between the two cities, as reported by NDTV Profit. The quick commerce company is facing some problems in leasing out its current Powai office, as WeWork—the landlord—is vacating the Chromium property.

The grocery delivery company is now looking for a bigger office in Bengaluru—where most of its team is based—following this development, sources told NDTV Profit requesting anonymity.

The chief human resources officer, the tech team, the chief financial officer, and co-founder Kaivalya Vohra are already based in Bengaluru, while the chief brand officer, chief growth officer, CEO Aadit Palicha, and other operational teams remain in Mumbai.

Besides the headache of renting, the company has outgrown the current Mumbai office, which is likely to be shifted to Bengaluru, though it is not finalised as yet. It will also be more cost-effective for Zepto in the long run to relocate to Bengaluru since rents are lower compared to Mumbai, sources said.

The company is actively scouting for properties in Bengaluru and could shortly announce an official move for all employees, bringing Zepto closer to competitors like Swiggy and Flipkart.