E Commerce Retail Industry Analysis

Costly raw materials weigh heavy on D2C luggage companies

D2C luggage startups face margin squeeze as raw material costs surge 35-50%, threatening growth and capital plans amid West Asia conflict

Impact: 5/10

Ecommerce, quick commerce chasing ad spends with profitability in focus

E-commerce giants pivoting to ad revenue with profitability focus signals structural shift in Indian digital economy

Impact: 7/10

ITR filing season starts: Income Tax Return forms ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and others notified

ITR filing season opens for AY 2026-27; stricter form eligibility rules tighten compliance complexity for Indian taxpayers and boost tax administration efficiency.

Impact: 6/10