Delhivery Strengthens D2C Ecosystem with Growth Summit in Kolkata
Kolkata: Delhivery, India’s largest logistics and supply chain services provider, hosted over 180 D2C founders, entrepreneurs, and supply chain experts at its Growth Summit in Kolkata . The event showcased emerging opportunities for direct-to-consumer brands highlighting Delhivery’s commitment to democratizing e-commerce across India.
Delhivery hosted its ninth Growth Summit in Kolkata. This event highlighted the growing opportunities for direct-to-consumer brands in Tier 2 and 3 markets, emphasizing Delhivery’s role in democratizing e-commerce and fostering growth across India.
This landmark event featured engaging panel discussions and keynote addresses from industry leaders, including Nikhil Daga, Founder of Krishna Ayurveda; Sanjeev Jain, Founder and CEO of Supra Pens; Anurag Agarwal, Founder of Nestasia; Ankit Kothari, Co-Founder of Wishcare. Conversations revolved around exploring the transformative role of technology in scaling D2C businesses, optimizing AI-driven logistics, and unlocking the potential of India’s underserved markets.
As a major economic hub of Eastern India, Kolkata contributes significantly to the country’s economy, with the state of West Bengal recording exports worth approximately $13.8 billion in 2023-24. Kolkata’s strategic location as a gateway to Northeast India and neighboring countries further bolsters its role as a critical hub for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands looking to tap into emerging markets.
Mohammed Ali, Head of Marketing and SME Business at Delhivery reflecting on the summit, said, “Our mission is to empower D2C brands with robust logistics and a growth-enabling network. Tier 2 and 3 cities are the next frontier for e-commerce, and we are committed to supporting businesses in these regions.”
The summit built upon Delhivery’s history of facilitating meaningful connections, with over 1,000 D2C brands having engaged with industry experts, investors, and enablers such as Cashfree and Infobip through previous editions. These events equip brands with tailored solutions to navigate growth challenges and ensure sustainability in an evolving market landscape.
