India, Aug. 20 -- India's Evolving D2C Landscape

India's consumer ecosystem is undergoing a reset, driven by instant gratification and algorithmic execution. Speaking at Inc42's D2C & Retail Summit 2026, industry leaders highlighted how quick commerce, AI-driven ops and agentic commerce are reshaping distribution playbooks.

Q-Comm Goes Vertical: As consumers become accustomed to instant deliveries, Rukam Capital's Archana Jahagirdar believes that the quick commerce model is moving into both new verticals and broader horizontal categories. As per Manu Chandra of Sauce.vc, the channel offers brands clearer inventory visibility and faster payments than traditional distribution. As such, Veeba founder Viraj Bahl underscored that brands shou...