Dunzo delays employee salary payments again; pushes payment to October

Dunzo a prominent quick-commerce startup backed by Reliance and Google, is again facing salary payment delays for its employees. Mint reported through sources that the company has deferred salary payments for the months of June and July to October, creating concern among its workforce.

The move comes as Dunzo grapples with financial constraints and seeks to secure a substantial influx of funds. Recent media reports indicate that the startup aims to raise between $75 million and $150 million in capital from both new and existing investors. This capital injection is seen as crucial for the company's operational sustainability and growth.

On August 30, the company informed its employees about the decision to postpone the salary disbursements by an additional month. The salary for the month of August will be paid as per schedule in September, while July's and June's salaries will now be remitted in October. Mint reported that approximately 15% of Dunzo's employees have been awaiting their June salaries, which will also be included in the October payout.

Dunzo initially assured its workforce that salaries for June, July, and August would be settled by September 4. To compensate for the delay, the company has committed to adding a 12% interest component to the pending salaries.

In an email to its employees, Dunzo expressed optimism about progress in its ongoing fundraising efforts. The company anticipates the funding round to conclude by September.