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Why there are clear signs of a reset in India's quick-commerce sector
While funds are still pouring into India's quick commerce segment, competition is picking up. The winners will be those that can turn massive scale into sustainable profits.

2026-09-27

“Companies are overlooking mid-career and senior executives”, says Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Career Creators Ltd

“More women at work delivers results. The mindset must shift from charity to competitiveness,” says Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Career Creators Ltd.

Technology

Two Foldable Phones with Two Philosophies

Two new-generation foldables take different approaches. Samsung pushes slimness and a content-first design, while Google prioritises durability, software and AI. However, neither approach comes without compromises.

Goodlife

A sip of wine, the Georgian way

Eight thousand years of winemaking, ancient clay qvevri, and a mosaic of indigenous grapes make Georgia one of the world's most distinctive wine destinations.

Deep Dive

How passing on assets requires considerable thought

Passing on assets requires considerable thought from legal and practical standpoints, as well as usage of the right tools, to avoid disputes.

Why crypto is a favourite investing option in India despite the lack of clear regulations

Despite regulatory uncertainty and stiff taxes, virtual digital assets continue to see a steady inflow of investors. As widespread adoption continues, is it time for India to introduce regulations?

How India’s ageing population is creating a market for senior homes

India's ageing population is creating a huge market for homes that allow seniors to move from a care-led to a lifestyle-led proposition. However, building a viable model will require scale, capital and a new care ecosystem.

Can India break into the world’s shipbuilding elite club?

India's Rs 70,000-crore bet to break into the world's shipbuilding elite club will need all hands on deck. But they have a few things going for them.

Will MDR strengthen the UPI ecosystem?

Since 2020, India's favourite payment mechanism has been free of charge. Will a potential levy of MDR strengthen the UPI ecosystem or slow down its adoption?

How Tech Mahindra's Mohit Joshi turned around the company's performance while simultaneously driving growth

India's fifth-largest IT services firm is close to achieving its ambitious targets even as the $315 billion IT industry faces one of its most challenging periods.

Interview

Asian Development Bank's Chief Economist Albert Park on India's urban infrastructure challenge

Albert Park, Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank, says the Indian economy has enough drivers of growth and the fear of job losses from AI might be overblown.

“We have to reverse the perception that Bengal is anti-business”, says Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta

West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, on restoring investor confidence and steering the state towards a business-first approach.

Q-commerce will become ‘much bigger’, says Amazon India VP and Country Manager Samir Kumar

Amazon India’s Samir Kumar on how technology can be used to ease challenges hindering the scaling of quick commerce in India.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on the state’s economic journey

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on industrial expansion, investor confidence, jobs, reverse migration and aspirations of the new generation.

Editor's Note

Why India's quick-commerce sector's focus has shifted from scale to profitability

After years of expansion fuelled by substantial capital, deep discounts, and rapid expansion of dark-store networks, the focus has shifted from scale to profitability.