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Forbes India and GoKwik Future of Commerce conclave explores dynamic forces shaping the industry
Mumbai: The Future of Commerce conclave presented by Forbes India and GoKwik, brought together industry visionaries, entrepreneurs, and experts who are pioneers in carving the future of commerce. The event held in Bengaluru, featured a series of talks and panels, which addressed key themes such as technological innovation, customer experience optimization, and the collaborative ecosystem driving the next phase of commerce.
In a world characterised by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer dynamics, the Future of Commerce conclave was aimed at unravelling the evolving e-commerce landscape, digitalisation, and shifting customer expectations.
GoKwik CEO & co-founder Chirag Taneja set the tone of the evening in his opening address, highlighting the significance of such discussions in shaping the future of commerce. Speaking on GoKwik’s journey, he said, “Innovation in commerce thrives on collaboration. GoKwik, in its short three-year journey, has addressed challenges, revolutionized payment methods, and contributed significantly to financial services. As we look ahead, we envision a future where India becomes a 15 per cent digital market, and GoKwik is poised to shape the commerce landscape with foresight and innovation.”
Distinguished speakers Ananth Narayanan (founder, Mensa Brands), and K Ganesh (serial entrepreneur associated with BigBasket, Portea Medical, BlueStone, and HomeLane) participated in an engaging ‘Fireside Chat’ on ‘Pioneering the Future of Commerce.’ In another ‘Fireside Chat’ with Ashish Agrawal (MD, Peak XV) and Rajat Agarwal, (MD, Matrix Partners India), the duo decoded ‘A venture capitalist’s guide to e-commerce success’
In his session, Nik Sharma (CEO, Sharma Brands), provided a global perspective on the direct-to-consumer (DTC) market.
In a panel discussion with Gaurav Khatri (co-founder & CEO, Noise), Priyanka Gill, (group co-founder, Good Glam Group), Manish Chowdhary (co-founder, WOW Skin Science) and Prashanth Aluru (co-founder & CEO, TMRW ‘House of Brands’), the speakers shared their views on shifts in consumer behaviour and trends in the commerce industry.
The evening also saw a tech accelerators panel discussion with Vargab Bakshi (vice president, Wix.com), Nitin Navneet Tatiwala (vice president, FedEx Express MEISA marketing) and Ananth Jayarajan (technical partnerships lead, Shopify APAC).
The last session of the conclave delved into the transformative impact of fintech on payment ecosystems, redefining how consumers and businesses engage in transactions. The insightful panel featured Deep Agrawal (head of payments at PhonePe), Akshay Aedula (CRED); and Antariksh Parmar (product manager, ONDC).
From the rise of digital-first brands, move towards an omnichannel approach, optimisation of customer experience, enhancement of payment solutions, growing enabler requirements and creation of an overall collaborative ecosystem, the conclave successfully facilitated insightful discussions among visionaries who are paving the way for unprecedented yet sustainable growth.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
