Quick Commerce In 2026, Layoffs At Yellow.ai & More

What Lies Ahead For Quick Commerce? 

As 2025 draws to a close, India’s quick commerce giants stand armed and ready. Buoyed by proven demand and abundant capital, the year saw rivals expand rapidly to cater to India’s hunger for 10-minute deliveries. But as we step into 2026, what will be the key trends that will dominate this chatter next year?

Scale Is The Real Moat: The coming year will see quick commerce giants add another 2,000-2,500 new dark stores, targeting only markets with strong…