How AI Searches Are Reshaping Discovery In Quick Commerce
AI-driven search is reshaping India’s commerce landscape as platforms like Zepto leverage conversational, multimodal and ‘vibe-based’ discovery to drive higher
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Retail
FMCG
Retail
D2C Brands Pivot To Retention As Digital Ad Costs Surge
India’s direct-to-consumer brands are shifting focus from aggressive acquisitions to retention and loyalty as rising ad costs and quick commerce
Fashion & Lifestyle
Liberty Shoes Bets Big On Offline Over Online
Anupam Bansal, Executive Director, Liberty Shoes, makes a case for sustainable retail over digital noise — targeting an 80-20 split
Brands
Fashion & Lifestyle
Bombay Shaving Company Eyes IPO In 18–24 Months
Bombay Shaving Company plans IPO in 18–24 months, targeting Rs 150 crore Ebitda, as quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Food
LPG Shortages Cut Food Delivery Orders, Hit Gig Workers’ Income
LPG supply disruptions are reducing food delivery orders and earnings of gig workers, prompting union demands for financial relief and
Economy
Retail Inflation Jumps To 3.21% In February, Food Prices Rise
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21 per cent in February from 2.74 per cent in January, driven by higher food
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Logistics
Manufacturing
Trade
Middle East Crisis Prompts Credit Support For Exporters
India rolls out credit support for ecommerce MSME exporters as Iran–Israel tensions threaten shipping routes and raise freight costs.
Companies
LaundryMate Plans Pan-India Scale By 2029
Bengaluru-based LaundryMate is scaling India’s on-demand laundry market with an asset-heavy, infrastructure-led model, expanding beyond Bengaluru to Gurugram and targeting
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Fashion & Lifestyle
Gen Z Drives Personalisation, Quick Commerce Surge In India’s V-Day Gifting: FNP CMO
Avi Kumar, CMO of Ferns N Petals, explains how Gen Z is reshaping Valentine’s Day gifting in India, driving growth
Budget 2026
FMCG
No Quick Demand Surge As Budget Backs Jobs-led Growth
Industry executives say focus on MSMEs, manufacturing and logistics will support incomes over time but leaves consumption recovery gradual The