
Adopt or Lose: How DMart is Tackling the Rise of Ultra-Fast DeliveryÂ
DMart, the darling of India’s retail landscape, has long been synonymous with efficiency and unbeatable value. But even giants are not immune to disruption. The rise of quick commerce, a model promising ultra fast deliveries-has nudged DMart to rethink its strategies and adapt to a rapidly evolving market. What Happened to DMart Ready? DMart Ready,…

Gen Z Leads the Beauty Boom: Why the Youngest Generation Reshaping Personal Care Sales?Â
When it comes to the beauty and personal care industry, a seismic shift is underway. Teens and young adults of Generation Z are driving unprecedented growth, transforming beauty routines into a global cultural phenomenon. Valued at approximately $550 billion in 2023, the worldwide market is on track for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

Unboxing the Future: Subscription Boxes Changing India’s Retail Scene
In 2024, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, one of India’s leading media companies, reported a profit of ₹118 Crore or $14.1 million for the first quarter. A significant improvement as compared to a ₹53.4 Crore loss in the same period a year previous. This remarkable turnaround was primarily attributed to a 9% increase in Zee’s revenue from…

Brick-and-Mortar Renaissance: How Indian Retailers Are Innovating to Compete with Online Giants?Â
The Indian retail sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economy, has been undergoing seismic shifts over the past decade. Valued at approximately $950 billion in 2023 (IBEF), this diverse market is being reshaped by the growing dominance of e-commerce, which currently commands around 10% of India’s retail landscape. However, rather than bowing to the digital…

The Darkness In Light: Strategies for Managing Unauthorised Sellers in Asia
Having business ventures across multiple e-commerce platforms with a strong brand identity may sound gratifying, but the challenge of dealing with unauthorised third-party sellers can suck the fun out of it. Global markets have become more intertwined with each other, and the evolution of technology has made e-commerce purchases a daily activity. According to Flipflow,…

Outmaneuvering Global Constraints
Trade sanctions are increasingly used as geopolitical tools, targeting critical economies and industries. For Asian businesses, the intricate web of sanctions creates challenges and opportunities for strategic realignment. The pivot from “instructional guidance” to “directional guidance” has shifted the compliance burden onto companies. Moreover, Trade sanctions have surged in complexity, with recent measures targeting technology,…

The ASEAN AngleÂ
In August 1967, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN declaration form. However, the original document was negotiated among the nations’ foreign ministers at a beach resort in Bangkok. Since then, ASEAN has come a long way and is now one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving regions on the globe….

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
Corporate governance in Gulf nations has been a topic of debate due to growing concerns about business complexity, economic diversification, and the global trend towards more transparent and responsible business practices. According to Statista, the UAE’s economic diversification is the highest, with a rating of 94.8 among the countries and is driven by real estate…

Trust and Transparency Through Sunshine Laws
India’s Path to Economic Credibility The global economic landscape is constantly changing, with new policies and adherence at the helm. As a result, India’s corporate ecosystem is gearing up for significant reforms in transparency and disclosure. Today, a company or organisation’s credibility depends on the transparency it offers regarding its internal policies, work processes and…

Redefining Accountability: The Rise of Corporate Manslaughter Laws
On September 5, 2019, a fire broke out aboard the Conception, a dive boat off the coast of California, claiming 34 lives. After the investigation, it was revealed that lapses in safety protocols and fire protection measures caused the fire. This led to public outrage and intensified the scrutiny of corporations. This tragedy gave birth…