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Game theory explains price wars in quick commerce sector
short by / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
From game theory perspective, competition between quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit and Zepto resembles a Prisoner’s Dilemma, where aggressive discounting becomes a rational response to protect market share. While this strategy can boost short-term demand, sustained price competition often results in high cash burn and thin margins unless industry incentives or capital availability change
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