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Abstract 3D quick-commerce delivery network with a glowing box and route lines

Retail & D2C · Jun 24, 2026 · 13 min read

5 D2C tech plays winning India's quick-commerce race in 2026

India's quick commerce is led by Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, while ONDC cuts take rates to about 3%. Here are 5 D2C tech plays, from dark-store SKU strategy to AI forecasting and first-party data, for 2026.

Manu Shukla

#D2C #quick commerce #ONDC

Glowing delivery parcel with light trails over a dark stylised city map grid

Retail & D2C · Jun 22, 2026 · 11 min read

Quick commerce in India 2026: 9 D2C playbooks for ONDC, dark stores and DPDP

Quick commerce now sets the pace for Indian retail, but its 18 to 35% commissions can quietly kill a D2C margin. Here are nine practical playbooks for 2026 founders, covering channel mix, dark stores, ONDC, pricing

Manu Shukla

#quick commerce #D2C #ONDC