Between 2022 and 2023, quick commerce GMV surged by 77% from $1.6 Bn to $2.8 Bn, outpacing the overall ecommerce growth of 14-15%. This indicates the former as the most dynamic category.
AI: A Game Changer
McKinsey forecasts GenAl to potentially contribute $150-275 Bn to the fashion industry, indicating even greater impact on the retail/ecommerce sector.
Tier 2s To Pick Up Pace
In the recent "Great Indian Festival" by Amazon, 80% of shoppers and 65% of sellers were from Tier 2+ cities, highlighting the ongoing migration trend to Indian ecommerce platforms.
M&As In D2C
The bear market in India's startup funding, along with demand for investor exits, is likely to boost merger and acquisition activity in the D2C segment.
In-house Manufacturing
Indian D2C brands are considering in-house manufacturing due to quality concerns and geopolitical risks from China. boAt and Lenskart have already initiated this trend.
State Of Indian Ecommerce Report Q1 2024, InFocus: Fashion Ecommerce
State Of Indian Ecommerce Report Q1 2024, InFocus: Fashion Ecommerce