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Sector Thesis·4 min read·Week 22

Food & Beverage: Why Hardware Moats Work Now in India

India's F&B winners combine hardware (cloud kitchens, smart packaging, cold chain) with software (demand forecasting, supply chain tracking, customer data) to defensible unit economics. This blend is harder to copy than software alone.

ByAmit Tyagi·Fitoor Capital
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Amit Tyagi

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