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45% GDP = 30% Population = South India

Time for #DPC Blog No. 18 45% GDP = 30% Population = South India Sounds interesting? Let’s dive deeper. For definition and direct...

Local Business versus Q-Commerce

Time for 18#DPC (Dhanda Paani Charcha) There is growing concern that Q-Commerce (Quick Commerce) will disrupt and possibly overtake local...

Retail Wars: Cruise Ships (Legacy Brands) vs. Yachts (New age Disruptors)

Dhanda Paani Charcha – Blog 17 Retail Wars: Cruise Ships (Legacy Brands) vs. Yachts (D2C Disruptors) Hey All,Let’s dive into today’s...

online to offline stores ??

Hey All, Time for #DPC! Ever wondered why online stores (DTC) are making the leap to offline stores too? It’s all about omnichannel...

Your Money on next wave ?

Hey All, Time for Dhanda Paani Charcha (#DPC) Mathematically, each category should grow at a rate of 13% to 14 %. Why am I saying that?...

India 3d's

Time for #DPC - Dhanda Paani Charcha We often talk about India's growth story and its promising future of multidecades. But what fuels...

Millennials Taste

Time for #DPC - Dhanda Paani Charcha There is a clear consumer trend emerging among the age group of 20 to 26. This demographic...

Behind the Purchase: How Cognitive Biases Influence Our Buying Decisions

Hey All, Time for DPC (Dhanda-Paani-Charcha) Here is the 3rd and last part of my three-part blog series on cognitive biases in marketing:...

Behind the Purchase: How Cognitive Biases Influence Our Buying Decisions

Hey All, Time for DPC (Dhanda-Paani-Charcha). Here is the second part of my three-part blog series on cognitive biases in marketing: What...

Behind the Purchase: How Cognitive Biases Influence Our Buying Decisions

Hey All, Time for DPC (Dhande-Panni-Charcha) again! Ever wonder why you end up buying more during sales season than your budget allows?...

Franchise, Franchise!

Hi All, Franchise, Franchise! Does anyone remember the movie The Founder? It's based on the McDonald's story and how it all started. A...

Retail = Right Location = Targeted Right Geography

We discussed the crucial importance of location in the dynamic retail sector and the critical factors to consider before deciding and...

Maximizing Profit Potential: Insights into Gross Margin Strategies

Thank you for the feedback on my last blog about retail locations. It was well-received! Today, let's discuss another significant line...

Unlocking Retail Success: Strategies for Prime Locations

Retail Success = Right Location, Right Location, or Right Location It's a consistent refrain in the retail world: the key to success lies...

Unraveling the Surge: 5 Key Drivers Behind India's Skyrocketing Air Passenger Traffic

Total Domestic Air Traffic in India was 12.32 in 2022 Source: Business Standard Let's understand the 5 big reasons for the growth in air...

Why is Coffee Attracting VC Funding in India?

India has attracted $100 million over the last 2 years, according to data research and analysis firm Tracxn. Globally, the coffee market...

The Big Fat Indian Wedding Market

Let's break down the Indian Wedding Market in India: Gold and Diamond Jewellery: ₹90,000 Crore Apparel: ₹50,000 Crore Durable Goods:...

Retail - Sector Wise Growth from FY21-FY25

Current Share of Industries in the Retail Sector as of FY21: Apparel and accessories - 6% Footwear - 0.9% Jewellery - 5.7% Home and...

Quick Service Restaurants: 4 Key Growth Drivers in India

Shift from unorganized to organized space: There's a significant trend towards preferring branded products over unbranded ones, largely...