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quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million in a funding round led by Peak XV and Sofina, valuing the company at $255 million. The Bengaluru-based firm differentiates itself with a quality-first approach, focusing on stringent quality controls and lab testing for groceries and fresh produce.

India’s shift towards healthier and protein-rich food choices is accelerating rapidly, with one of the country’s leading quick commerce platforms recording a 150% surge in protein orders over the past two years

A Welsh travel creator was astonished by India's quick-commerce, receiving a delivery in just three minutes. Initially skeptical, she experienced firsthand how apps deliver everything from groceries to clothing at lightning speed. This phenomenon, now commonplace in Indian cities, has left international observers amazed, with locals finding the reaction amusing as such rapid deliveries are the new normal.

Docs cite easy access to junk food via quick-comm

It’s not a one-off. There’s little private about a private order on quick commerce, as women have found out, with products like massagers, handcuffs and condoms being delivered in open packets or through riders who know exactly what’s inside

Customers are reporting disturbing encounters with delivery personnel who are revealing knowledge of their private purchases, particularly from quick commerce platforms. Incidents involving sexual wellness products highlight a serious breach of customer privacy, raising questions about company protocols and operational pressures leading to these embarrassing and frightening situations.

Despite challenging global markets, several major Indian companies are pushing ahead with IPO plans. Oyo's parent, Prism, received regulatory approval for a Rs 6,650 crore offering. Coca-Cola is also exploring a $1 billion listing for its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, in 2027. Other notable firms like Zepto and Manipal Hospitals are also preparing to go public.

Average Urban Consumption Touches 1.4kg Per Person Monthly Even As Vegetable Intake Remains Far Below ICMR Norms