The D2C Acceleration Era

From beauty giants to homegrown disruptors, India’s D2C ecosystem is evolving faster than ever, global players are entering, FMCG giants are acquiring, and digital-first brands are going omnichannel.
In this week’s edition, we unpack what’s shaping the D2C market, and how brands are using smarter tech and strategy to stay ahead.

1. H&M enters India’s beauty market, challenging major players

Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M is debuting its beauty line in India, moving beyond apparel and positioning itself against local heavyweights such as Lakme, Nykaa and Tira.
Signal: Global mainstream brands are now viewing Indian beauty & personal care as a D2C driven battleground.
Why it matters: The competitive bar just went up. Experience, differentiation, and strong brand recall will decide who wins the modern Indian beauty consumer.

2. FMCG giants accelerate acquisitions of D2C brands

HUL, ITC, and Marico are ramping up acquisitions to reach premium, digital-first consumers. But many acquired D2C brands are still chasing profitability.
Signal: D2C is now central to legacy FMCG growth.
Why it matters: Build a sustainable brand, not just a buzz, the path to acquisition or partnership depends on your unit economics and consumer data strength.

3. D2C brands’ offline footprint surges, now 18% of retail leasing

CBRE reports D2C retail leasing jumped to 18% in H1 2025, up from 8% last year. Fashion & lifestyle lead the wave.
Signal: The “online-only” phase is over.
Why it matters: Omnichannel is the new D2C, offline visibility now fuels both trust and lower acquisition costs.

4. Vernacular ad spend rises during festive surge

Brands are increasing regional ad spends, with 70% running state-specific campaigns; 79% of users respond better to native-language ads.
Signal: The next growth frontier is local.
Why it matters: Regional markets and language-specific content are key to cracking Tier II & III expansion, it’s not optional anymore.

From Market Shifts to Measurable Wins

While the industry evolves, one thing is clear, the D2C winners are those who combine smart strategy with strong tech execution. That’s exactly what we put into play with Plix.

Plix | Case Spotlight: B2G2 Sale that Doubled Conversions

When great offers meet great tech – magic happens.

This September, Plix rolled out their much-anticipated Buy 2 Get 2 (B2G2) sale, scheduled to run until September 7th. But thanks to an overwhelming customer response to B2G2 and record-breaking engagement, the campaign was extended till September 9th, and for good reason.

The Highlights of the B2G2 Sale:

• 2x Sales Surge: Overall sales volume doubled compared to the usual daily average.
  
• New Customer Growth: The B2G2 sale attracted a significant number of first-time buyers, now part of Plix’s growing customer database.
  
• Smart Data Capture: All customer interactions and order data seamlessly integrated into Plix’s central database, powering future retargeting and personalization efforts.
  
• Inventory Turnover: Even slow-moving products saw fresh demand, clearing long-standing stock.
  
• Peak Support, Zero Downtime: The FarziEngineer tech team provided round-the-clock support throughout the sale weekend, ensuring smooth operations from launch on Sunday to final checkout.
  

Beyond the Sale

What made this sale stand out wasn’t just the offer, it was the execution. With real-time monitoring, load management, and stable checkout performance, Plix delivered a seamless experience that kept customers coming back.

In a Nutshell

Smart offer strategy + strong tech backbone = measurable growth. And we’re proud to have powered it behind the scenes.

At FarziEngineer, we help D2C brands like Plix turn sale days into brand moments, through reliable tech, sharp execution, and round-the-clock support.Ready to level up your next campaign?

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