Once considered a niche within traditional retail, D2C brands are now at the forefront, writes Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group India is at the cusp of a consumer commerce revolution that is paving the way for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands to emerge as agile, consumer-centric contenders in the retail landscape. As the […]
GST rationalisation is set to reshape India’s textile sector, with UP’s garment hubs emerging as key beneficiaries of lower tax rates on apparel and handicrafts, writes Yawer Ali Shah Will GST rationalisation power Uttar Pradesh’s ambition to become India’s garment hub? With Noida, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur emerging as major textile clusters, the decision to […]
In India’s fast-evolving smartphone market, the next wave of growth won’t come from spec wars alone. It will be shaped by a generation that buys with its identity, powered by invisible 5G, and made smarter by AI woven into everyday use, writes CP Khandelwal: CEO PSAV, (Official Partner for HONOR Smartphones in India) Industry […]
Handlooms across the length and breadth of India do more than just clothes, they communicate, writes Nelson Jaffery, Head of Design Liva Fabrics on National Handloom Day The handloom industry of India has been synonymous with eternal beauty, craftsmanship and cultural tradition. With the nation observing the National Handloom Day every year on 7th […]
As ingredient-savvy consumers reshape India’s beauty market, brands are merging tradition with science to meet rising demand for efficacy, transparency, and ethical innovation, writes Manjari Singhal, Head of Business, FMCG and General Merchandise, Flipkart India’s contemporary beauty landscape is entering a new phase, one defined by ingredient awareness and purpose-driven purchases. Where once recognition […]
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a global trade and production hub, to address key barriers to competitiveness, writes Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, Vice President Marketing, Customer Experience, and Air Network, MEISA at FedEx India’s logistics sector is at an inflection point. As the country targets a USD 5 trillion economy with policy reforms, […]
Traditional retail inventory management relies on planning, buying, and allocation, but long lead times often leave retailers struggling to align supply with real demand, writes Roei Raz, VP of Sales, Onebeat Planning, buying and allocation are three key components of traditional retail inventory management. Planning is the foundational stage where retailers set the financial and […]
Customers now demand fast, affordable, and reliable deliveries, making logistics a key differentiator, writes Ravi Goel, Chief Business Officer, RapidShyp India’s eCommerce sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, with more than 432,700 online stores and 60 per cent of small businesses leveraging digital platforms for sales. As internet penetration surpasses 52 per cent […]
A strong emphasis on ‘Make in India’ and support for MSMEs has been a highlight of this year’s budget, writes Rajkumar Jain, Managing Director, Bonjour The Union Budget 2025 has laid out a progressive roadmap for India’s retail sector, introducing measures that enhance ease of doing business, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and foster digital transformation. […]
