New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Zepto is well on its way to touch annualized sales of $3 billion in the next month or two, Aadit Palicha, Zepto co-founder and chief executive, told Mint, underscoring the firm's potential for rapid growth that has attracted investors from around the world.

Zepto's dark stores are turning profitable at a faster pace as the firm is adding newer categories with a higher average order value, which is adding to its bottom line.

"Right now, is not the time to slow down," Palicha said in an interview with Mint.

On Friday, Zepto raised $350 million, the largest domestic fundraise in the history of India's startup ecosystem

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