Name: The Consumer Circle
Start: 2026-09-20T03:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-20T11:30:00.000Z
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

The Consumer Circle is an exclusive, invite-only networking event presented by Cashfree Payments and Consumer Collective by Atrium, designed for founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of India's consumer ecosystem. As Indian consumer behaviour evolves rapidly across fragmented discovery, validation, purchase, and loyalty channels, this gathering brings together a curated group of leaders to engage in candid conversations, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections.

Who It's For:

Founders and co-founders of consumer brands (D2C, e-commerce, and beyond)
Operators and growth leaders in consumer businesses
Angel investors, VCs, and ecosystem enablers
Anyone building or backing the next generation of consumer brands

Key Speakers:

Hitaysh Dhingraa (Co-Founder & CEO, Puresta | The Man Company)
Mohit Sadaani (Angel Investor, Co-Founder, The Moms Co.)
Niharika Joshi (Co-Founder & CMO, Cumins Co.)
Aakriti Rawal (Founder, House Of Chikankari)
Bharanidharan Viswanathan (Co-Founder & CEO, The Crux)
Damandeep Singh Soni (CBO, Astrotalk)

Sessions & Themes:

D2C Veterans: Hear from industry veterans on the journey from idea to growth and scale, and what it really took at every stage.
AI Unlock for D2C: Explore where AI can genuinely create an edge for D2C teams, and where it's just theatre—unpacking what's actually working.
The Growth Playbook: Strategies, shifts, and lessons driving high-speed growth, shared by pioneers and ecosystem enablers.
Fundraising Maze: What investors look for in consumer businesses today, and the early signals that make a brand stand out and earn conviction.
And many more conversations with experts, enablers, and pioneers shaping the next chapter of D2C.

Format & Experience: This is an intimate, high-value networking event with a focus on candid dialogue and peer learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders, gain actionable insights, and build relationships that can accelerate their ventures. The event is invite-only, ensuring a curated mix of relevant stakeholders.

About the Organisers: Cashfree Payments is a leading Indian payments and banking technology company, while Consumer Collective by Atrium is a community focused on consumer brands. Together, they bring deep industry expertise and a strong network to facilitate meaningful conversations.

If you're building or backing the next generation of consumer brands, The Consumer Circle is a room you'll want to be in.

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