D2C Surge Newsletter

D2C Surge

A weekly post on all happenings in the Indian D2C and e-commerce space.

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What is D2C Surge?

D2C Surge is a weekly newsletter by Daman Soni and Gaurav Gupta. Every week, we publish original analysis on what is actually working for Indian D2C brands, quick commerce, and e-commerce.

How often is it published?

Every week. We publish original essays, case studies, and data breakdowns that you will not find in generic marketing blogs.

Is D2C Surge free?

Yes. The newsletter is completely free. Subscribe on Substack and get every issue delivered to your email.

Who writes D2C Surge?

Daman Soni and Gaurav Gupta. Daman brings deep D2C operations experience. Gaurav brings algorithm-first marketing and growth strategy. Together, they cover both the what and the why.

What topics does D2C Surge cover?

Indian D2C growth strategies, quick commerce optimisation, Amazon and Flipkart tactics, performance marketing insights, content science, and founder mindset.

How is this different from other Indian marketing newsletters?

We do not curate links. We write original analysis based on actual client work, tool data, and platform experiments. Every issue has a specific insight you can act on.

How do I subscribe?

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