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Quick commerce (Q-commerce) has rapidly emerged as a transformative retail and logistics model, emphasizing ultra-fast delivery of essential goods within a short time frame, typically between 10 to 30 minutes. Driven by digitalization, urbanization, and changing consumer lifestyles, Q-commerce platforms have significantly reshaped urban logistics systems. The expansion of quick commerce has increased the demand for hyperlocal warehouses, commonly known as dark stores, and has intensified last-mile delivery operations supported by advanced technology-based logistics solutions. This study aims to analyse the rise of quick commerce and examine its impact on urban logistics with reference to delivery efficiency, logistics cost, traffic congestion, and environmental implications. The research is based on secondary data collected from academic journals, industry reports, and market studies. The findings reveal that while quick commerce enhances customer convenience and delivery speed, it also places substantial pressure on urban infrastructure, increases operational costs, and raises sustainability concerns. The study suggests strategic and sustainable measures to improve efficiency in urban logistics systems.