AICPDF Urges SEBI to Tighten Quick Commerce IPO Rules Ahead of Zepto Listing

• AICPDF urges SEBI to protect small retail investors and traditional retail from risks posed by loss-making quick-commerce IPOs.
• Federation calls for a temporary pause on quick-commerce IPO approvals until CCI proceedings are conclusively resolved.
• Demands tighter scrutiny of IPO structures, enhanced disclosures on cost of acquisition for selling shareholders, and longer post-IPO lock-in periods.
• Proposes mandatory disclosures on cumulative losses, cash burn, monthly cash runway, and restrictions on using IPO proceeds for predatory pricing.
• Warns that current regulatory framework risks eroding investor confidence and accelerating the decline of traditional retail, citing Zomato and Swiggy IPOs.

Why It Matters: AICPDF demands SEBI tighten quick commerce IPO rules, citing investor risk and impact on traditional retail.