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Thursday, 15 January 2026

FIRESIDE CHAT: Design Dynamics to Delivery Dynamics
Retail
This fireside chat features Vineet Gautam, former CEO of Bestseller India, in conversation with Madhav Kasturia, Founder of Zippee - a startup specialising in dark stores for quick commerce. The discussion explores the evolution of consumer behavior, the rise of instant delivery models, and the economics of the quick commerce industry.
Kasturia shares insights on the profitability of two-hour versus 10-minute deliveries, the role of technology and data in inventory planning, and the future of malls in an era of rapid e-commerce growth. The conversation also touches on entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategies for scaling a business efficiently in India’s evolving retail landscape.
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