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Winter Wear Steps Into The Rental Zone

India, Oct. 13 -- With winter almost here, it's almost time to reopen those trunks and suitcases holding the family's woolen and warm clothes. The sweaters, shawls and jackets go through trials before... Read More


Payments Vs Lending: The Tale Of Paytm's Two Engines

India, Oct. 9 -- Paytm began as a digital wallet, became a payments behemoth on the back of that and then built up the momentum with UPI. But two years ago it had to slow it all down and become a lend... Read More


Premium Staples Face Their Next Growth Test

India, Oct. 6 -- Atta, oil, ghee, salt. These are staples that no one really considers twice before buying. Yet a growing crop of brands is asking Indian households to reconsider what they are buying,... Read More


How Pine Labs Shifted Gears: From PoS Devices To An AI-Powered Fintech Stack

India, Sept. 25 -- In 1998, the newly incorporated Pine Labs was helping petrol pumps accept payments and manage loyalty programmes. Nearly three decades later, Pine Labs is a listed company that has ... Read More


Kids' Nutrition Brands Face A Familiar Struggle

India, Sept. 15 -- Kids want a bar of chocolate, but parents want a healthier snacking option. For years, this has been one of the toughest equations for nutrition-conscious parents, who often found t... Read More


How Rapido's Super App Model Is Taking Shape

India, Sept. 11 -- In April 2016, a bike taxi startup barely a few months old persuaded some established names in Indian business to back the idea of sharing a motorcycle ride. Hero MotoCorp's Pawan M... Read More


The Festive Delivery Squeeze

India, Sept. 1 -- Festive shopping has always involved some last-minute panic. A forgotten gift, an extra box of sweets or a beauty order placed days before Diwali can still be rescued by ecommerce, b... Read More


Men's Ethnic Wear Gets Its Second Wave

India, Aug. 25 -- For decades, the average Indian man's festive wardrobe was simple. One dependable kurta that was worn for Diwali, family functions, office celebrations and the odd festive ceremony o... Read More


Festive Ecommerce: The Battle Beyond The Checkout

India, Aug. 18 -- In last week's edition of The Checkout, we explored how efficient dark store management will be central to quick commerce platforms' festive season sales strategies. Therefore, this ... Read More


Can Zepto's Revenue Engine Outrun Quick Commerce Costs?

India, Aug. 14 -- In 2021, when much of India was still getting used to ordering groceries online, two teenage Stanford dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, entered the market with a propositio... Read More