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Technopak's Ankur Bisen on Quick Commerce Impact | BBC News

Technopak’s Ankur Bisen Provides Expert Analysis on Quick Commerce Impact in BBC News Feature

Ankur Bisen, Senior Partner & Head – Consumer, Food & Retail at Technopak Advisors, was recently quoted in a BBC News feature analysing the rise of quick commerce and its implications for India’s traditional retail landscape. The article, “Are 10-minute online deliveries killing the Indian corner shop?”, explores how ultra-fast delivery platforms are reshaping consumer expectations and impacting neighbourhood retail.

Strategic Insights from Technopak

In the article, Ankur Bisen offers a sharp, market-grounded perspective on the evolving dynamics between rapid commerce platforms and neighbourhood retailers, drawing attention to:

  • Market Concentration & Scale
    Quick commerce’s reach, while growing, remains largely concentrated in a handful of urban metros. Ankur tempers the hype with a reality check: the format’s influence is still a “three to four-city story.”
  • Barriers to Scale
    He explores the infrastructural and demographic challenges these platforms face as they attempt to expand beyond metro markets into tier-II and tier-III cities.
  • Competitive and Pricing Pressures
    Ankur discusses the unsustainable pricing models and intense competition among quick commerce players—issues that could hinder long-term profitability.
  • Retail’s Future is Plural
    Forecasting market trends, he dismisses the notion of a “winner takes all” outcome. Instead, he predicts a future where multiple retail models—traditional, modern trade, and digital—coexist, each serving distinct consumer needs.
  • Call for Innovation in Traditional Retail
    “Quick commerce is still a three-four city story… But the ripples caused should be a warning for physical retailers to integrate tech and enhance consumer experience.”

This statement underscores a clear strategic call to action for kirana stores and legacy retailers: invest in digital capabilities, enhance customer experience, and embrace omnichannel models to remain competitive in a changing retail environment.

Explore the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkgm7rk3rmo
 
Supporting Strategic Retail Transformation
Ankur Bisen’s analysis exemplifies Technopak’s commitment to delivering sharp, market-grounded insights that help businesses navigate disruption and adapt with clarity. As the retail ecosystem transforms, we work closely with clients to evolve their strategies—whether through omnichannel integration, supply chain efficiency, or reimagined customer engagement models.
Our engagement in this global dialogue reaffirms our mission: to equip businesses with forward-looking, actionable intelligence across quick commerce, e-commerce, and broader retail transformation—empowering them to stay ahead in a fast-changing landscape.

If you’re looking to strengthen your retail or e-commerce strategy, get in touch with Technopak for expert guidance and tailored consulting solutions.
 

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