Quick commerce startup Zepto has laid off approximately 300 employees, transferring them to third-party providers as part of a significant cost-efficiency drive. This move follows a substantial $450 million funding round that valued the company at $7 billion. Zepto is also cutting other operational expenses to bolster its competitive position in India's rapidly growing quick commerce market.
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