Zepto vs Swiggy Instamart in Kolkata
Swiggy Instamart has more: 37 dark stores in Kolkata against Zepto’s 35, a gap of 2.
Instamart edges Zepto in Kolkata, though both trail Blinkit (60) and Flipkart Minutes (55). Zepto has stores in slightly more areas, 35 to Instamart's 31, which makes the pair a toss-up that only your address can settle.
- Zepto 35 49%
- Instamart 37 51%
Zepto vs Instamart by area in Kolkata
Zepto has a store in 35 Kolkata areas and Instamart in 31. In 19 areas, such as Action Area I, Belgachia and Belghoria, only Zepto has a store. Only Instamart has a store in 15 areas, such as Ariadaha, Bagmari and Benepukur. Areas with the most Zepto and Instamart stores:
| Area | Zepto | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Garia | 1 | 3 |
| Behala | 1 | 2 |
| Dum Dum | 1 | 2 |
| Narendrapur | 1 | 2 |
| Ballygunge | 1 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 1 |
| Beleghata | 1 | 1 |
| Bhowanipore | 1 | 1 |
| Joka | 1 | 1 |
| Kankurgachi | 1 | 1 |
Zepto and Instamart by PIN code in Kolkata
Zepto has stores in 32 Kolkata PIN codes and Instamart in 34. 17 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700028 (Dum Dum), 700046 (Gobra), 700061 (Sarsuna), 700103 (Narendrapur), 700104 (Joka), 700010 (Beleghata) and 11 more
- Only Zepto: 700006 (Maniktala), 700011 (Kankurgachi), 700012 (College Square), 700019 (Ballygunge), 700025 (Bhowanipore), 700045 (Lake Gardens) and 9 more
- Only Instamart: 700099 (Garia), 700007 (Machuabazar), 700017 (Park Street Area), 700020 (Bhowanipore), 700026 (Kalighat), 700029 (Ballygunge) and 11 more
Zepto vs Instamart in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Zepto | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 35 | 37 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 14.1% | 14.9% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours) | ₹299 |
| Membership | Zepto Club (invite-only) | Swiggy One |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Zepto vs Instamart across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Zepto stores in Kolkata and Swiggy Instamart stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Zepto has 49% of the two apps’ stores, against 52% across India, so Instamart leads Zepto in Kolkata, unlike across India.
In West Bengal, Zepto’s biggest lead over Instamart in store numbers is in Howrah (+2).
| City | Zepto | Instamart | Zepto lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 35 | 37 | −2 |
| New Town | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Howrah | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 3 | 4 | −1 |
| Barasat | 2 | 2 | Tied |
| Kalyani | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Madhyamgram | 1 | 1 | Tied |
Compare Zepto or Instamart with other apps in Kolkata
5 more apps deliver in Kolkata. The best quick delivery app in Kolkata weighs them against Zepto and Instamart.
- Blinkit: compare Zepto vs Blinkit or Instamart vs Blinkit in Kolkata
- Flipkart Minutes: compare Zepto vs Flipkart Minutes or Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes in Kolkata
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- JioMart (Reliance Stores)
Zepto vs Instamart in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Zepto | Instamart | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurugram Haryana | 59 | 34 | Zepto |
| Noida Uttar Pradesh | 36 | 23 | Zepto |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | 36 | 18 | Zepto |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 32 | 18 | Zepto |
| Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh | 33 | 17 | Zepto |
Garia, Behala and Dum Dum favour Instamart
Instamart has more stores than Zepto in Garia, Behala, Dum Dum and Narendrapur.
In shared areas like Ballygunge and Bhowanipore, each app has one store.
Cost and membership for Kolkata orders
Zepto waives delivery from ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours); Instamart from ₹299. Instamart has the open Swiggy One plan, while Zepto's is Zepto Club (invite-only). The membership comparison shows how each plan changes the threshold.
Questions about Zepto and Instamart in Kolkata
Is Zepto ahead of Instamart anywhere near Kolkata?
Yes. Zepto leads in Howrah and New Town, while Bidhan Nagar favours Instamart and Barasat is level. Across India Zepto leads in 51 of 100 shared cities, so Kolkata's narrow Instamart edge runs against the national pattern.