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Ayodhya Temple Run: Puja Samagri Takes a Big Bite Out of the Kirana Stores’ Pie

The sacred land of Ayodhya, known for its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance, is on the brink of witnessing a historic event—the…

By - Aritra Ghosh
Jan 18, 2024 / 8 MIN READ

MSME Sector of Retail India Empowering Kiranas for Lasting Growth

India's Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is witnessing a remarkable expansion, with a particular emphasis on empowering…

By - Nandini Banerjee
Jun 27, 2023 / 8 MIN READ

Retail's Digitization Boom is Not Leaving Kirana Stores Behind

90 percent ($540 billion out of $600 billion) of grocery sales are conducted via Kirana with about 92 percent of the Indian respondents intending to…

By - Indian Retailer Bureau
Sep 27, 2022 / 5 MIN READ

Digital Payments Led To Rise In BNPL Model, Enabling Growth Of Kirana Stores

India's informal BNPL model witnessed a surge in repayments this Diwali season with repayments 12 percent higher than average, and the merchants…

By - Indian Retailer Bureau
Nov 23, 2021 / 3 MIN READ

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How Advancement In Kirana-Tech Will Propel B2B E-commerce Growth

India’s retail market is largely populated by the Kirana stores, which still play a pivotal role in serving the daily requirements of Indian…

By - Navneel
Oct 20, 2021 / 6 MIN READ

Tech-Savvy Kiranas: The Way Forward for Retail in India

There are 12 million Kirana stores across India, and they account for around 95 percent of the country's roughly $500 billion food and grocery market…