Last-mile reach, not store count, now caps Indian retailers' geographic expansion
Logistics exec tells Inc42 delivery networks already stretch to the Andamans, micro-islands and river communities via boats — but warns retailers treating coverage as a line-item face failed drops and eroded consumer trust as they chase deeper Bharat demand.
What happened
Unspecified Logistics Provider · Logistics executive tells Inc42 that delivery infrastructure constrains Indian retailers' geographic expansion, with last-mile
Why this matters
Screen last-mile and hyperlocal logistics players with proven reach into island and riverine clusters as bolt-on targets, since coverage capability is becoming a strategic enabler rather than an outsourced commodity.