New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at feedback@livemint.com.

The demand for instant deliveries has intensified competition in India's fashion retail industry, pushing platforms and startups alike to bet on speed as a key differentiator, setting the stage for a more execution-intensive battle in 2026.

The year 2025 marked the rise of quick fashion models that promise clothing deliveries within 60 minutes, echoing the rapid expansion of quick commerce in groceries and staples. What began as limited pilots in a few urban pockets...