FMCG Distributors Demand SEBI Halt IPOs of Loss-Making Quick-Commerce Firms

• AICPDF urges SEBI to pause IPOs of loss-making quick-commerce and e-commerce companies.
• Cites ongoing CCI investigations into alleged predatory pricing and anti-competitive conduct.
• Highlights concerns about business models sustained by private capital, subsidies, and lack of profitability.
• Warns against unfair risk transfer to small retail investors and destruction of kirana livelihoods.
• Mentions Zomato and Swiggy as examples where early investors exited despite continued losses.

Why It Matters: AICPDF wants SEBI to stop IPOs of unprofitable quick-commerce firms to protect investors and kiranas.