MARKET BEAT

Reliance Retail, India’s largest retailer, has officially stepped into the quick commerce market, taking on established players like Blinkit (owned by Zomato), Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket. The company launched its services through JioMart, starting in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, signaling its intent to disrupt this fast-growing segment, according to The Economic Times. Initially focusing on

Trent, led by Noel Tata, has introduced a new retail concept called Zudio Beauty, entering the affordable beauty market. Competing with brands like Elle18, Sugar Cosmetics, Health & Glow, and Colorbar, Zudio Beauty is poised to capture growing demand for reasonably priced beauty products, especially as other players like Reliance and Nykaa focus more on

Uber has launched Uber Pet in Bengaluru, a new service allowing users to travel with their pets, such as cats and dogs, in a convenient and pet-friendly way. The service is designed for those quick trips to the vet, or for outings to pet-friendly cafes, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey for both pets and

Nykaa has launched a pilot for 10-minute deliveries in Borivali, Mumbai, highlighting the growing influence of quick commerce across various sectors. This trend is driving specialized retailers to accelerate their delivery services, according to The Economic Times. Licious, a meat delivery brand, is also testing 15-minute deliveries for ready-to-eat meals in select parts of Gurgaon,