India's Largest Invite-Only D2C & Retail Conference
The Oberoi, Gurugram
25th July, 2025
ABOUT SUMMIT
THE D2C & RETAIL SUMMIT 2025
On 25th July at The Oberoi, Gurugram, we’re bringing together 300 handpicked D2C & Retail founders, CXOs, investors, and enablers to decode the rise of New Commerce — where D2C, retail, technology, and capital operate as one integrated system of growth.
Now in its 6th edition, what began as The D2C Summit evolves into The D2C & Retail Summit 2025 — a reflection of the structural shift we’ve been chronicling for years. The once-parallel tracks of retail and D2C are no longer separate — they’re converging into a new operating model.
This invite-only summit is our most focused yet. From omnichannel infrastructure and AI-led execution to capital-efficient scale and Bharat-ready strategy — we’ve designed every session for leaders building what comes next.
Strictly invite-only. Intentionally limited. Designed for those shaping what’s next.
01Rewiring growth for profitability — what’s replacing the performance marketing playbook
02Smart CAC control: Where brands are shifting spend across channels, creators, and formats
03How brands are designing multi-touch journeys to boost LTV
04Using AI to reduce content fatigue, lower creative costs, and personalise campaigns at scale
05Moving from awareness to affinity: Building brand equity without burning cash
Panel
15:20-15:50
30 minutes
What It Takes To Win In A Speed-Obsessed Fashion Market
Sidhant Keshwani
Founder & CEO, Libas
Pankaj Vermani
Founder & CEO, Clovia
Shivam Tripathi
Cofounder & COO, NEWME
Praharsh Chandra
Cofounder & CBO, Shadowfax
Shantanu Kwatra
Head of Product & Experience Design, Inc42
01Rethinking retail strategy in the age of fast fashion and rapid trends
02Cracking discovery and solving returns in an impulse-driven scroll economy
03Balancing SKU width with trend freshness in a low-AOV category
04Staying agile without burning cash on inventory, fulfilment, and sourcing
05Standing out when everyone’s chasing the same trends at the same speed
06Evaluating quick commerce as a channel for fashion D2C brand
Fireside
15:50-16:15
25 minutes
Noise @ ₹2,000 Cr: Building A Mass Wearables Brand From India
Gaurav Khatri
Cofounder, Noise
Abhishek Bansal
Cofounder & CEO, Shadowfax
01Building for Bharat and beyond: Balancing affordability, aspiration, and product innovation
02How Noise turns trend signals into SKUs at scale
03Cracking category leadership in a feature-led, price-sensitive market
04Scaling from D2C to quick commerce to offline touchpoints
05Expanding globally while staying rooted in Indian consumer insight
06Competing without legacy tech: What new-age hardware brands must get right on brand, UX and scale
Fireside
16:15-16:35
20 minutes
How Vu Is Redefining Scale And Shelf In A Brand-Heavy TV Market
Devita Saraf
Chairperson & CEO, Vu Group
01How Vu approaches product innovation in a cluttered TV market
02Betting on OLED and GloLED: Balancing aspiration, timing, and mass relevance without burning cash
03Competing with legacy brands through design, not just specs or scale
04Why Vu focuses on fewer SKUs with stronger brand pull rather than flooding the shelf
05How Vu scaled distribution without chasing discount-led retail or deep offline dependency
06How Vu built repeatability into a low-frequency purchase category
Panel
16:35-17:00
25 minutes
Decoding The New Indian Consumer
Archana Jahagirdar
Founder & Managing Partner, Rukam Capital
Sumit Keshan
Managing Partner, Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures
Kannan Sitaram
Cofounder & Partner, Fireside Ventures
Prashanth Aluru
Cofounder & CEO, TMRW
01Tracking consumption shifts across Bharat, Gen Z and affluent urban segments
02Mapping real consumer behaviours that move the needle for D2C brands
03Redefining retention, loyalty and LTV in a scroll-first landscape
04Spotting overestimated and underestimated demand signals
05The 3Ps of premiumisation, personalisation and participation
06What clinches a term sheet: The consumer insight insight investors back
Panel
17:00-17:20
20 minutes
Lab-Grown Diamonds And The Next Chapter Of Aspirational Retail
Pooja Sheth Madhavan
Founder & MD, Limelight
Lisa Mukhedkar
Founder & CEO, Aukera
Ishaan Khosla
Founding Partner, Huddle Ventures
01Mapping the rise of conscious, price-sensitive yet aspirational buyers
02Cracking trust without legacy: How brands are winning first-time buyers
03Navigating cultural resistance in a tradition-heavy category
04Cracking the high-AOV, low-frequency equation and leveraging seasonal spikes like festive, gifting, and weddings
05Experimenting with retail formats, offline experience centres and omnichannel models
06Will lab-grown diamonds mainstream or plateau?
Panel
17:20-17:50
30 minutes
Breaking Into The ₹100 Cr+ Club
Akash Agrawalla
Cofounder, ZOFF Foods
Srishti Tanwani
Cofounder & CEO, Indo Era
Shantanu Deshpande
Founder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company
Rishabh Chopra
Founder & CEO, The Ayurveda Experience
Sahil Dharia
Founder & CEO, Soothe Healthcare
01Choosing your ₹100 Cr channel mix across D2C, marketplaces and modern retail
02Cracking market depth before width for smarter expansion
03Unlocking repeat cohorts and LTV as the real growth engine
04Staying distinct in a crowded category through emotional and operational moats
05Managing product, pricing and inventory complexity while keeping burn in check
06Adapting to evolving consumption patterns without losing brand focus
Panel
17:50-18:15
25 minutes
Winning India’s Most Competitive Sales Season
Malika Datt Sadani
Founder, The Moms Co.
Harsh Modi
Cofounder & CEO, Mulmul
01How D2C brands forecast demand and plan inventory ahead of festive spikes
02Choosing the right channel mix across D2C, marketplaces, quick commerce and offline retail
03Playing the pricing game without killing margins or LTV during discount-heavy cycles
04Solving for supply chain speed, warehouse capacity and last-mile reliability during festive peaks
05Standing out during peak noise: Creative, influencer and campaign strategies that convert
06Turning festive traffic into long-term customers through retention and reactivation loops
Fireside
18:15-18:45
30 minutes
The Multi-Channel Engine Powering Atomberg’s ₹1,000 Cr Brand
Sibabrata Das
Cofounder & COO, Atomberg Technologies
Umair Mohammed
Cofounder & CEO, Nitro
01Atomberg’s blueprint for category expansion
02Crafting the right channel blend across D2C, marketplaces & offline
03Building a logistics engine to support multi-category distribution
04How sourcing and operations evolved to protect unit economics
05Preparing for INR 5,000 Cr: Global plans, premium bets, and team scale
06Advice for sub-INR 100 Cr brands stuck in the mid-stage rut
Workshops
Private Workshops
2 Workshops On The Hottest Topics For D2C & Retail Founders
For the first time ever, we’re opening up private, closed-door sessions — designed for founders who want direct interaction with India’s leading D2C & retail operators.
Real-world strategies on cracking India’s most aggressive growth channel
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Real-world strategies on cracking India’s most aggressive growth channel
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
Dr Shashank Sinha
CEO, Drools
NOTE: Limited seats. One workshop per attendee, choose at checkout!
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The D2C & Retail Summit 2025, 6th edition by Inc42 is upcoming and for 2nd physical, in-person edition. Through curated keynotes and panels, we'll be decoding the wave of New Commerce in India
The D2C & Retail Summit 2025 will be hosted in The Oberoi, Gurugram on 25th July 2025. We will be sharing venue and confirmed dates shortly.
You can apply to join The D2C & Retail Summit 2025 by purchasing either the Select Pass if you are a D2C/Retail leaders or if you are a D2C/Retail startup investor. If you are an Enabler, you can pre-register yourself, and you will be notified as we release Enabler Passes.
The D2C & Retail Summit 2025 will convene 300+ leading D2C/Modern Retail leaders, enablers, and investors.
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