Quick Commerce Boom Drives Inventory Financing for Indian Sellers
What happened
The financial health of India's quick commerce sector is now reflected in the books of MSME-focussed lenders. D2C brands and sellers are increasingly using inventory financing to stock dark stores during the festive season. Indifi has reported a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The quick commerce boom is fueling credit demand as brands seek working capital. Quick commerce represents a significant portion of sales, especially for lower order values. In some categories, quick commerce drives 25-30% of a typical borrower's business.
Quick commerce has driven overall operational revenue in the Indian market, while Food Ordering has maintained steady profitability.
From indiatimes.com