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Saturday, 23 August 2025

SOLOX: Adil Qadri, Founder & CEO, Adil Qadri Perfumes
Retail
Adil Qadri, Founder and CEO of Adil Qadri Perfumes, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, tracing his path from modest beginnings to establishing a successful fragrance brand. He recalls his early days repairing cell phones and discovering SEO in 2014, which led him to experiment with various online businesses, including affiliate marketing and dropshipping.
Despite facing setbacks, he persevered and eventually found success in the D2C space. Coming from a middle-class background, Qadri emphasises the importance of taking action rather than overanalysing and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start without hesitation, leveraging platforms like Shopify and Magento to establish their online presence.
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Retail
Damodar Mall is a well-known business leader in India's retail industry, particularly in the food and grocery sector. He is the current CEO of the Grocery Retail business at Reliance Retail, India's largest retail company. He plays a significant role in shaping the grocery retail landscape in the country through Reliance's various grocery formats, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Smart, and JioMart.
Expertise:
- He is known for his deep understanding of Indian consumer behavior, especially in the food and grocery segment. Mall often focuses on how India's middle class shops, highlighting cultural influences and traditional buying habits.
Career Highlights:
- Before joining Reliance Retail, Damodar Mall held senior roles at other prominent companies, including Future Group, where he worked closely with Kishore Biyani, another notable figure in Indian retail.
- He has over two decades of experience in the retail industry, with a focus on developing formats that cater to India's diverse consumer needs.
Educational Background:
- He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, a prestigious business school in India.
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