The Hidden Costs of Quick Commerce: Examining the Impact on India's Traditional Retail Ecosystem

  A disturbing tale of corporate mismanagement has emerged involving Gensol Engineering, where company promoters allegedly treated the publicly listed entity as their personal financial resource. The investigation reveals a pattern of questionable transactions and financial maneuvering that raises serious concerns about corporate governance and fiduciary responsibility. The top culprits in this financial scandal include Grover, DLF Camallias, and BlueMobility - entities that appear to have benefited from or been involved in the questionable transactions that diverted company resources away from legitimate business activities and shareholder interests. At the heart of the controversy are allegations that promoters systematically extracted funds through various mechanisms, including related-party transactions, unsecured loans, and dubious consulting arrangements that provided little demonstrable value to Gensol or its shareholders. The revelations highlight the critical importance of...

  India’s FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, stands at a critical crossroads in 2025. The industry is grappling with   double-digit food inflation ,   rising commodity costs , and   subdued urban demand , even as it races to innovate with premiumization, sustainability, and digital-first strategies. This blog explores how the FMCG sector is balancing inflationary pressures with transformative innovations to secure growth in a volatile market. The Inflationary Storm: Challenges Facing FMCG in 2025 1. Soaring Input Costs Squeeze Margins The FMCG industry faced a tumultuous 2024, with prices of essential commodities like  palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and wheat  surging by 15–20% year-on-year . Companies resorted to  price hikes (3–5%)  and  shrinkflation  — reducing pack sizes while maintaining prices — to retain price-sensitive consumers. For instance, Dabur India and Emami adopted these tactics to...