KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• D2CX by Inc42 offers 12 weeks of hands-on D2C training.
• ManagementX by Inc42 reshapes startup management skills.
• Flipkart plans to add 1,000 dark stores by mid-2026.
• DocPharma, Zenergize, and Alteon lead in health tech, clean tech, and advanced hardware.
• Access exclusive Inc42 resources for startup success.

D2CX by Inc42

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ManagementX by Inc42

ManagementX by Inc42 is India’s pioneering startup management program. Spanning six months, this intensive course dismantles outdated employee mindsets and cultivates a leader mindset. Equip yourself with the skills needed to steer your startup to success.

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D2CX Foundations by Inc42 is a six-week program tailored to help you launch a D2C brand successfully and profitably. Learn from the elite D2C founders and experts in India, gaining actionable insights and strategies to launch a thriving D2C brand in just six weeks.

Flipkart's Expansion Plans

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, is poised to expand its dark store network by adding another 1,000 stores by mid-2026. This expansion, according to a UBS report, aims to nearly double Minutes’ network to around 2,000 stores, helping Flipkart close the infrastructure gap with quick commerce leader Blinkit.

Minutes’ net order value, excluding mobile phones, stands at ₹500-₹530, nearing Blinkit’s ₹518, while mature stores process 1,200-1,500 orders daily. The rollout will depend on the performance of individual markets and the development of supporting hubs and backend infrastructure.

Latest in Tech Startups

Stay updated with the latest in the tech startup ecosystem. Here are some notable companies:

Company	Sector	Total Funding	Stage
DocPharma	Health Tech	$2.0 Mn+	Pre-Series A
Zenergize	Clean Tech	$6.0 Mn+	Pre-Series A
Alteon	Advanced Hardware & Technology	$2.5 Mn+	Pre-Seed

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