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    Updated April 2026

    Zepto Advertising Guide 2026 — Sponsored Ads & Brand Promotions

    Everything you need to know about advertising on Zepto. Ad formats, CPM rates, targeting, and ROI optimization strategies for Q-commerce brands.

    Why Advertise on Zepto?

    Zepto's in-app advertising ecosystem gives brands direct access to high-intent urban consumers who are ready to buy. Unlike social media ads where you compete for attention, Zepto users are already in "shopping mode" — leading to significantly higher conversion rates.

    85%+
    Purchase Intent
    Users actively shopping
    15M+
    Monthly Users
    Across 15+ cities
    3–5x
    Higher ROAS
    vs social media ads
    10 min
    Instant Conversion
    From ad to delivery

    Zepto Ad Formats & Placements

    Banner Ads

    High-visibility display ads on Zepto's home screen, category pages, and search results. Ideal for brand awareness and new product launches. CPM: ₹100–₹250.

    📍 Home screen, category pages, checkout

    Sponsored Product Listings

    Boost your products to the top of search results and category pages. Pay per click or impression. Best for driving direct sales and competing with category leaders.

    📍 Search results, category top slots

    Push Notifications

    Send targeted push messages to Zepto users based on purchase history, location, and preferences. Great for flash sales and limited-time offers. CPM: ₹80–₹150.

    📍 User mobile notifications

    Video Ads

    Short-form video ads (6–15 seconds) shown during app browsing. High engagement format for brand storytelling and product demonstrations. CPM: ₹200–₹300.

    📍 In-feed, splash screen

    Zepto Advertising Cost & Budget Guide

    Ad FormatPricing ModelCost RangeMin Budget
    Banner AdsCPM₹100–₹250₹25,000
    Sponsored ListingsCPC / CPM₹3–₹15 per click₹15,000
    Push NotificationsCPM₹80–₹150₹20,000
    Video AdsCPM / CPV₹200–₹300₹50,000
    Brand TakeoverFixed/Day₹1,00,000–₹5,00,000₹1,00,000

    Zepto Advertising Best Practices

    Target Peak Hours

    Zepto sees highest orders between 9–11 AM and 6–9 PM. Schedule your ads during these windows for maximum impressions and conversions.

    A/B Test Creatives

    Test multiple banner designs, copy variations, and CTAs. Rotate creatives every 7–10 days to combat ad fatigue and maintain CTR.

    Align with Promotions

    Combine ads with price discounts or bundle offers. Products with active promotions see 2–3x higher ad click-through rates on Zepto.

    City-Level Targeting

    Focus ad spend on cities where your products are stocked. Don't waste budget on cities without dark store inventory — check stock first.

    Optimize Product Listings First

    Before running ads, ensure your titles, images, and descriptions are optimized. Sending traffic to poor listings wastes ad budget.

    Track & Iterate Weekly

    Monitor ROAS, CTR, and conversion rate weekly. Pause underperforming campaigns and reallocate budget to top performers.

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