My top picks on what is most interesting in the online commerce world in Q2 2025

An in depth analysis on Firstcry's business model and valuation

I dive deep into how Indian fast fashion store, Zudio, is expanding like crazy across the country

Learn more about how Cashify takes on an information asymmetry problem and protects customers from 'adverse selection' by buying devices, refurbishing them and now selling directly to consumer

There seem to be some uncanny resemblances between Zepto and Byju's

The average Indian spends approximately ₹5,000 (~$62) on gifts during festive celebrations each year. Learn more about the economics of gifting

Lenskart has no POS machines in offline stores. Azorte by Reliance Retail is targeted at self-checkout kiosks. Soon, POS-less counters are likely to be unbiquitous

You've probably heard of the Big Mac index. Here's another interesting one - The Starbucks Tall Latte Index. And, the results on the most and least affordable countries are counter-intuitive

Bain & Company released the 2025 How India Shops online report, which predicts that despite a short-term slowdown, the e-retail market is set to rebound with 18%+ growth

Starting a quarterly series on top trends in retail & ecommerce that I find intriguing

Most companies measure business performance in averages. Few report or measure tail latency and yet, that makes all the difference in the experience

The business of Birkenstock, a 250 year old company with a rebirth

It's an exciting time for play-n-learn industry in India, possibly at its inflection point, and disrupting the status quo

No one creates scarcity better than luxury brand Hermès. Thanks to the brand’s fanatical fan base and the absurd lengths they’ll go for a shot at a Birkin handbag, one of the world’s most exclusive and elusive products.

A quick overview on what makes D-Mart not only India's but the world's best grocer