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WHY ARE FMCG GIANTS ADDING D2C TO ITS CART?
According to a Mordor Intelligence report, the total addressable D2C market in India is forecast to hit $100 billion by 2025. The opportunity is so lucrative that traditional FMCG companies such as Dabur, ITC, Marico, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, Parle Agro are trying their luck in the space either by acquisitions or starting their own digital first brands
Omnichannel the Next Frontier For D2C Brands but, IS IT EASY?
D2C BRANDS ADDING OFFLINE CHANNELS TO THEIR BUSINESS HAVE TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
HOUSE OF ACQUISITIONS
From legacy players to early-stage companies, many are eyeing the HoB business model, leading to stiff competition in the space
WHAT'S DRIVING GROWTH IN THE D2C SPACE?
The Makers CO The Builders of India's New CPG - In 2022, the D2C industry was valued at approximately USD 12 billion. In the next five years, it is expected to cross USD 60 billion, which is a CAGR of a staggering 40 percent, according to Tracxn. The brands that use the online platform to sell directly to consumers are currently more than 600 in numbers. Our current 'Makers Co' issue is an affirmation of the growing D2C industry. The featured brands, including the likes of SUGAR Cosmetics, boAt, Fixderma, Mamaearth, Wholesum Foods, Wow Skin Science, Bluestone, Country Delight, The Sleep Company and more are on a mission to provide quality, safe, personalized, and local everyday products to you and your loved ones. They are also employing the power of retail e-commerce, social media, and physical outlets to achieve their goals. Hailing the D2C industry with more such brands on the anvil.
SEAWEED STARTUPS: Fresh Off the Boat
Witnessing the sunrise on a beach, with your feet buried in the sand kissing the waves of the sea, you will find the entire mood and ambience a picture-perfect one. But the water bodies have more to offer than just aesthetic vacation pictures. A few kilometers into the sea rests a zone with a depth of 50 meters or less, making it the perfect environment to cultivate macroalgae, popularly known as seaweed.
Empowering HR Leaders to be Change Makers
The outbreak of COVID-19 has been by far the most difficult challenge that employees and employers have faced, resulting in unprecedented changes in work practices and culture. The new normal of work has rendered traditional 9-5 office shifts obsolete, ushering in an era of flexibility, convenience, and hybrid working. This makes it critical for HR leaders to build an environment wherein employees WANT TO work in rather than HAVE TO work in.
Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Be Deterred by Funding Winter
The Indian startup ecosystem has come a long way over the last decade, peaking with $41 billion invested in 2021 as per Tracxn. India is now ranked the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, with nearly 80,000 startups. The rise of Internet penetration, growing digitization, availability of cheap capital, and supportive policies by the government have all contributed to supercharge entrepreneurship and investment in the country.
Why the World is Warming Up to Web3
Imagine a world where you completely control your digital identity and the content you create. In a world where your data and online activities aren't being monitored and monetized for profit for only one entity.
Navigating Landscape the Fintech in India
India boasts the world's third-largest startup ecosystem with more than 100 unicorn businesses valued at U.S.$340.78 billion as of September 2022. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic's effects and the government's initiatives fostering the growth of the ecosystem, more than 80 million adults made their first digital merchant payment in the country during the pandemic and the number of startups recorded a 15,400% jump over the last six years.
Do I Need a Personal Brand?
There are two ways to look at it: It's either indulgent and self-centered, or it's the best tool you're overlooking.
Giving Power Back To the 99% Of the Population; HOW DEFI IS REIMAGINING FINANCE
The world Metaverse of web3 and is evolving, and India is just getting started in it. One belief echoed by the experts is that DeFi the future of finance.
SMART CARS: Are We Future Ready?
Last year, Tata Motors sold 47,000 connected cars. Mercedes-Benz recently partnered with Google and Nvidia as part of their smart car experience. Nissan Motor developed Nissan Intelligent Mobility, a suite of advanced technology, where cars can think, communicate, learn, predict, recharge and do it all. Auto companies are coming up with advanced technology that paves the way for a harmonious smart experience
Deeptech Experts on ChatGPT and the Future of AI in India
Generative AI, IP creation, IP creation and the future of deeptech were some of the topics discussed as part of a session at the recently concluded Entrepreneur India's Tech & Innovation Summit 2023 in Bangalore
5 Things We Learned From ROSHAN ABBAS' Keynote Speech On Content Creation
At the recently concluded Tech And Innovation Summit 2023 organised by Entrepreneur India in Bangalore, Founder of Kommune India, Roshan Abbas, gave an intriguing keynote address on ‘With the rise of on-demand content, how will it change the way content is created?’
Scaling Efficiently while Staying Lean
Investors share what founders should do in the funding winters'
No Dearth of Capital, But Entrepreneurs Need to Factor in Reality
Investors give a peek into the reality of funding this year
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Sethi shares his insights for India's startup industry amidst the slowdown
IS THE HYPE AROUND CLOUD KITCHENS OVER?
A LOT OF BIGGER AND SMALLER PLAYERS INCLUDING THE LIKES OF ZOMATO, SWIGGY AND MUKUNDA FOODS HAVE SHUT DOWN THEIR CLOUD BUSINESSES
Are We Past the Bottom Of Funding Winter?
Early-stage funding has been on the path to resurgence, as we see that a lot of deals have happened in the past 6-8 weeks, says Kavit Sutariya, general partner, Capfort Ventures
Harsimarbir Singh: The Caregiver
The co-founder of Pristyn Care tells us how he, along with his co-founders, found a big problem in healthcare that nobody else was solving and went deep into it. He is on Entrepreneur India's Digital Cover for March 2023
Nitish Mittersain - The Game Theorist
The CEO, founder and joint MD of gaming unicorn takes us through his journey from being a gamer to building a large diversified gaming company. He is on Entrepreneur India's Digital Cover for February 2023
CHETAN MAINI - The Mobility Transformer
The co-founder and chairman of SUN Mobility is on India's Digital Cover for April Entrepreneur
CLIMATETECH On The Rise, But Hurdles Remain
Amidst all the euphoria that surrounds such innovations, it can be easy to forget the humbling and complex reality that subsumes the sector in India.
How Corporates Are Leveraging Tech For A Sustainable Tomorrow
From achieving operational efficiency to higher profitability to winning consumer approval, corporates across verticals such as real estate, hospitality, e-commerce, talent resourcing and so on believe tech to be at the heart of any and every sustainable revolution
Incorporating Sustainability Principles As Entrepreneurs: The How-To
Entrepreneurship and sustainability are two of the most important things for our world. The two concepts have much in common, but they also have some important differences.
ESG INVESTING GAINS MOMENTUM IN INDIA
The key factor driving ESG-oriented investing is societal awareness across all stakeholders, particularly the younger segments of the population
Sustainability and Profitability Can Co-Exist: 3 KEYS TO GROWING A GREEN BUSINESS
Private equity and venture capital firms are increasingly backing resilient companies.
LEGALTECH STARTUPS - AN UP AND COMING BUSINESS MODEL IN TOWN
Many startups are today reshaping the traditional legal industry by embracing advanced technologies, including blockchain, to solve some of the core problems
The Benefits of BOLD LEADERSHIP and How Leaders Can Develop a BOLD MINDSET
In this exploration of bold leadership, we delve into the correlation between audaciousness and organizational performance while highlighting the essential attributes that define truly bold leaders in today's business landscape.
THE SUSTAINABILITY SAMARITAN
As the crusade against climate change continues to unfold worldwide, young entrepreneurs across India and beyond are stepping up their efforts to offer creative solutions to local problems on their way to unleashing a global renewable energy transition. Akshay Chawla, the CEO and founder Mumbai-based cleantech company SASA Green, is one such contributor. Through the use of a novel technique such as binderless biomass briquetting, his company is tackling the issue of rising pollution in Maharashtra on account of stubble burning head on.