Quick commerce is driving a VC-funded shake-up in cold chain logistics

In recent years, a number of logistics aggregators have emerged in India to fulfill the growing need for delivering perishables in minutes. Their nimble, asset-light operations are drawing attention.

13 August, 202511 min
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Quick commerce is driving a VC-funded shake-up in cold chain logistics

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