Call for Participation

India’s D2C Powerhouse is Only Getting Bigger – Be a Part of the 4th Edition of D2C 100

India today stands as the third-largest digital shopping market in the world, right after the United States and China, with 1.4 billion internet users and over 250 million active online shoppers. This booming digital landscape has fueled the meteoric rise of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands—those digital-first businesses that connect with customers directly, bypassing traditional networks of wholesalers, stockists, and retailers.

The result? A thriving D2C ecosystem that already boasts 800+ homegrown brands and an estimated market size of $80 billion in 2024, on track to surpass the $100 billion milestone in 2025.

To celebrate and spotlight the trailblazers of this vibrant sector, Retailer Media is thrilled to announce the 4th edition of D2C 100—our most anticipated annual issue that started in 2022 and has since become the definitive showcase of India’s top 100 D2C brands.

The Selection Process

The D2C 100 list is curated by an esteemed jury led by Ritu Marya, Editor-in-Chief, Retailer Media, and is based on three key parameters:

  • Turnover
  • Year-on-Year Growth
  • Funding

This rigorous evaluation ensures that each brand featured truly represents excellence, scale, and consumer impact in its category.

Categories of Excellence

To reflect the diversity of the D2C ecosystem, brands are recognized across three distinct segments:

  • Established: Annual turnover of Rs 100 crore+
  • Emerging: Annual turnover between Rs 30 crore –100 crore
  • Growing: Annual turnover between Rs 1 crore – 30 crore

Whether you’re a market leader, a rising star, or an ambitious disruptor, this is your opportunity to be celebrated among India’s finest D2C brands.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

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WHAT IS D2C100?

D2C100 recognises 100 high-potential D2C brands that are revolutionising the direct-to-consumer industry in India. The brands will feature in the print issue of Retailer- D2C 100 | August issue, based on how deeply they have permeated the consumer's life and how significant consumers believe they are for the move to an everyday brand.

The grand unveiling of the magazine is slated for the - 23rd- 24th April 2026 at Hotel Sheraton, Bengaluru
  • Unveiling 23rd- 24th April 2026
  • Venue HOTEL SHERATON, BENGALURU

WHY FEATURE IN D2C100?

Brand Recognition
Gain recognition as a successful D2C brand, sharing one's path and its highs and lows in the D2C market, and gaining access to a massive knowledge database.
Business Exposure
Learn about the most recent strategic concepts in the industry, the driving forces behind successful D2C businesses, and the thought-leaders behind them.
Seal of Trust
Profit from the event's important insights into the fast-changing, consumer-led D2C environment.
Outstanding Publicity
Increasing your company's recognition and visibility while establishing it as a worthwhile firm to purchase items or services from.

AGENDA - D2C 100 SUMMIT

23rd- 24th April 2026, HOTEL SHERATON, BENGALURU

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

10:30 - 10:45 AM Welcome Note Speakers:
  • ritu
    Ritu Marya
    Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur & Indian Retailer
10:45 - 11:10 AM Chairperson’s Address: Vision 2030: The Great Bharat Retail Makeover
  • Unpacking the bold strategies and innovations set to transform Bharat’s great retail landscape
Speakers:
  • kavindra
    Kavindra Mishra
    MD & CEO, Shoppers Stop
11:10 - 11:25 AM Transforming Retail with the Modern, Cloud-Native POS Solution: Zakya on Apple
Speakers:
  • Jayagopal
    Jayagopal Theranikal
    Chief Evangelist, Zakya
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM Tapping the Next Billion Shoppers of Bharat
  • Regional diversity: Adapting retail strategies to hyperlocal preferences and spending patterns.
  • The future of Bharat’s shopping habits: Digital-first or omnichannel dominance?
  • What will define the next 100 million transactions – and how can brands stay ahead?
Moderator :
  • ritu ji
    Ritu Marya
    Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur & Indian Retailer
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12:00 - 12:20 PM Keynote: From Quick to Smarter: The Evolution of Fast Commerce in India
Speaker :
  • Sharon
    Sharon Pais
    Chief Business Officer, Myntra
12:20 - 12:45 PM Panel: How Quickening of Commerce Changed the Game for Smart Retailers
  • The Rise of Fast & Q Commerce
  • Adapting to Consumer Expectations
  • Tech-Driven Transformation
  • Agility and Flexibility in Retail Models
Moderator :
  • ritu ji
    Ritu Marya
    Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur & Indian Retailer
Speaker :
12:45 - 01:45 PM Round Table by Gokwik - Experience is the New Differentiator: Owning Every Touchpoint in an Omni Commerce World
  • Role of AI in powering experience across the funnel and how it’s evolving with GenAI
  • Most effective strategies and channels to deliver consistent experiences and drive loyalty
  • Addressing challenges in delivering seamless experience and how enablers can help solve them
  • Candid experiences of brands on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to experience ownership
  • Experience > Everything else today
  • Future trends and forecast
Moderator :
  • Abhinav Midha
    Abhinav Midha
    Vice President of Sales, GoKwik
12:45 - 1:15 PM How Masstige Brands Took over the Indian Market
  • Feeding the dupe culture, Gen Z and younger Millennial shoppers shaping New Retail
  • How consumer brands that have nailed the art of mixing affordability with aspiration
  • Keeping prices appealing and delivering other forms of value to consumer
Moderator :
  • Nandini Banerjee
    Nandini Banerjee
    Managing Editor, Retailer Media
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1:15 - 2:00 PM NETWORKING LUNCH

  • Revealing how unconventional collaborations are shaping the future of retail.
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  • How can brands create a seamless narrative that flows from digital to physical?
  • How immersive storytelling elevates the retail experience beyond just “buying.”
  • Bridging online browsing habits with in-store decision-making.
  • Phygital Storytelling: Where Tech Meets Touch
  • Merging physical and digital realms: AR mirrors, QR-based stories, endless aisle tech.
  • Rise of experiential flagships, digital twins, and the metaverse as future retail stages.
  • Rewarding Loyalty: The Power of Story-Driven Incentives
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  • Is Hyper- personalization the Ultimate Retail Power Move?
  • Taking Customer Engagement To The Next Level With AI Powered Chat Bots
  • How AI-driven insights are reshaping inventory, sales, and customer connections.
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  • Navigating The Next Phase Of The D2C Revolution with hyper-targeted products to super-personalized experiences and products
  • Breaking down Gen Alpha & Gen Z: The the art of serving overlooked audiences in a larger community
  • Building for Bharat: Small regions, bigger return Understand Heartland India shopping habits and connect with their values, and digital ask
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  • Overview of the current retail & D2C ecosystem in India
  • Trends in consumer preferences and shopping habits
  • How consumer behavior differs on D2C platforms vs. marketplaces.
  • Benefits of D2C for deeper customer insights and data ownership
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  • How direct-to-consumer brands are redefining fashion, one personalized piece at a time.
  • Lessons Learned From Diversifying Into New Product Categories
  • Revamping Returns to Revenue first model
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ROUND TABLES

10:30- 11:30 AM Loyalty How!
  • How to cultivate Brand Loyalty and repeat custom and competitive advantage in a saturated e-commerce and D2C market!
  • Utilizing Data to present compelling cases to the customer base
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with your esteemed customers.
  • Sayyam
    Sayyam Singhvee
    CMO, Aryan Clothing & Citrus
Creating a Seamless and Engaging User Experience

Best Practices in User Engagement and Experience in the Customer Journey

How AI is going to be a massive game-changer for e-commerce retailers

How personalization and Vernacularization are game-changers for e-commerce

Speaker :
  • Aniket Anil Shukla
    Aniket Anil Shukla
    Vice President - Business & Monetization, Magicpin
How to Go Omni Effectively :
  • Hitesh Ruparelia
    Hitesh Ruparelia
    Co Founder and Director, Sweet Dreams

Why Every e-commerce business needs an omnichannel strategy today

Integrating the sales vs marketing teams' efforts toward common goals

AI, the Magic!
  • Dhananjay
    Dhananjay Yadav
    Co- Founder and CEO, Neosapien
Trends in D2C Funding 2025
  • Anjali
    Anjali Nair
    Investor & Early Stage VC, 360 ONE Asset
  • Why Seamless Omnichannel Experiences Are Retail’s Future
  • Achieving Cross-Functional Collaboration and Organizational Growth
  • How to build brand loyalty by harmonizing customer journeys across platforms.
Moderator:
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  • Changing business models, embracing new technologies, and reinventing brand identity for the Digital Era
  • Bringing your brand to life digitally: the importance of adaptability in today’s competitive market and the leadership skills needed to steer a brand through periods of transformation
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  • Strategies for transforming returns management into a competitive advantage
  • Leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability in logistics.
  • Strategies for transforming returns management into a competitive advantage
  • Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for Q commerce
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  • Why entertainment and engagement are the keys to modern consumer loyalty
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  • Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Key elements investors look for
  • Trends in D2C Investments: What's hot, what's not
  • Navigating Investor Expectations: Understanding Different Investor Profiles
  • Staying Ahead of the Curve: Anticipating future trends and opportunities
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  • Why the old D2C models may no longer work—and How Brands need to look at the Bigger Picture
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  • Transforming Culture for Success in the Modern Marketplace
  • Key Success Factors For Winning Brand Collaborations and Partnerships
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  • The inspiration behind launching a D2C brand – spotting gaps, consumer pain points, or industry inefficiencies.
  • The shift from pure-play D2C to an omnichannel strategy – what worked, what didn’t?
  • The strategies that worked: performance marketing, influencer collaborations, word-of-mouth, or something unconventional?
  • What the next generation of D2C founders should focus on.
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  • How Content and shopping are merging in exciting ways
  • What’s the ideal engagement combo? Is the Gram holy grail of Search Engine for Brands: How are Brands Taking Advantage?
  • Personalizing Discounts and Promotions to Drive Sales and Loyalty
Moderator:
Speakers:
Knowledge Partner
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  • Hyperpersonalization: The D2C Edge vs. Marketplace Limitations
  • Unified Customer View: The Holy Grail of eCommerce?
  • How brands struggle to unify customer data when selling across multiple platforms.
  • Can AI and CDPs (Customer Data Platforms) bridge the gap between D2C and marketplace data?
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