Musings From Deepak @ DSG Consumer Partners #72

All things consumer & insurgent brands. What I am currently reading, thinking about, and reflecting upon. You can follow me on Twitter at @dishahdadpuri or follow DSGCP at @dsgcp.

Sula Vineyards' Rajeev Samant Speaks On Sula's Growth Picture — www.youtube.com

Rajeev Samant, CEO of DSGCP portfolio co Sula Vineyards, speaks to TV18 on the upcoming IPO and the impact of the reduction in tariffs on Australian wine.

Men’s innerwear brand XYXX raises $11 million in funding — economictimes.indiatimes.com

DSGCP portfolio co XYXX closes a new round of funding led by Singularity to fund NPD and offline stores as it doubles down on its omnichannel playbook.

It’s bloom time for gardening startups as more and more people grow their own — yourstory.com

Your Story looks at the plant & gardening category in India and makes the case for why it is ripe for growth. Features the key players in the segment including DSGCP portfolio co Ugaoo.

3 trends in retail you must know to attract on-the-go consumers | Retail Dive — www.retaildive.com

Despite rising inflation and gas price fluctuations, consumers remain optimistic and eager to shop. For retailers, revenue goals hinge on their ability to steer in-transit consumers to their doorsteps, elevating physical stores as key touchpoints in the omnichannel customer journey.

The next breakthrough beauty brand? Estée Lauder says it could come from India — www.vogue.in

Estée Lauder is teaming up with Nykaa to launch an incubator for Indian beauty entrepreneurs