Chandan Rungta, CEO of Zepto’s meat‑business vertical, has resigned less than a year after taking charge in December 2024, marking the latest in a series of senior-level departures from the fast-growing quick-commerce firm. Rungta’s exit comes as Zepto continues to aggressively expand its operations, diversify product offerings, and scale its supply chain infrastructure across multiple cities in India.

During his brief tenure, Rungta was responsible for overseeing the development and execution of Zepto’s meat business strategy, including procurement, logistics, and retail partnerships. Sources indicate that his leadership was focused on streamlining cold-chain operations, ensuring product quality, and expanding delivery capabilities to meet the growing consumer demand for fresh and processed meat products. Despite these efforts, internal reports suggest that strategic differences and operational challenges may have contributed to his decision to step down.

Zepto has experienced rapid growth since its inception, raising significant funding rounds and entering new verticals to capture market share in India’s evolving quick-commerce landscape. However, frequent changes at the senior management level have raised questions among industry observers about long-term leadership stability and execution capabilities within the company. Analysts note that retaining top executives remains a key challenge for fast-scaling startups like Zepto, where the pace of expansion often outstrips organizational maturity.

The company has not yet announced a successor for Rungta, but insiders suggest that interim leadership will manage the meat-business vertical while Zepto identifies a permanent CEO. Zepto’s focus on rapid growth, consumer convenience, and product innovation continues unabated, and the firm remains committed to strengthening its operations despite the leadership transition.

As the quick-commerce sector becomes increasingly competitive, Zepto’s ability to maintain operational continuity and attract experienced talent will be critical in sustaining its expansion and meeting evolving consumer expectations.