Building a profitable Quick Commerce business – scalability, profitability, viability of this business model, and how take it beyond Tier 1 & 2 cities. Big Basket already has good in-roads into Tier 2 & tier 3 (in their current business), and they could potentially use that network to expand the QC model. It will be good to hear from a leader like him on how to build a profitable QC model, given that current successful QC businesses are posting losses in millions.
Fashion & QC – The SEA region has already embraced rapid fashion delivery, with 3-4 hour delivery times becoming the norm. Indian fashion giants like Myntra are starting to experiment with similar models in specific regions. We could explore the future of fashion and retail with Kumar, focusing on this emerging trend.
Larger ecosystem & economy – Are Quick Commerce and eCommerce giants posing challenges to smaller retail outlets? We can explore the future of retail, considering potential government interventions and the trade-off between protectionism and growth. Given their expertise, Hari and Kumar can offer valuable insights into this evolving landscape.