November 17, 2025 | By Saurav Listen, if you're running a premium D2C brand targeting Indian consumers on Shopify, November 2025 is either your best month this year or a wake-up call. The Indian market just hit some major inflection points, and most founders are completely missing them. Here's what's actually happening in your market right now—with data that matters for your bottom line. The UPI Revolution Hit Critical Mass (And It Changes Everything) Let's start with the mo

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How Bhumi Pednekar's self-funded water brand is navigating India's crowded beverage market When Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha launched BackBay in August 2025, they weren't just launching another water brand. They were entering one of India's most competitive categories with a bold bet: that Indian consumers are ready to pay ₹150-200 for packaged water if the story is compelling enough. Three months in, BackBay offers fascinating insights for founders