Kirana Stores

Govt looks to tap section of kirana stores to expand GST base: Report

The federal government is also working on a strategy with state governments and will seek their inputs to increase the base of indirect tax payers

Govt may offer low-cost credit to small retailers, ease rules: Officials

Neither of the officials provided details on how banks would be compensated for providing cheap loans

Coca-Cola India expands distribution network to rural mkts, kirana stores

"Consciously working on addressing the needs of rural consumers by offering them the most relevant packs," said Coca-Cola India

Women kirana partners lead deliveries for Flipkart in India's remote areas

The programme enables the kirana partners to make limited time-based deliveries contingent on their comfort and availability and has enabled large-scale participation from women

Amazon launches Smart Commerce to change local stores into digital dukaans

Stores will now be able to digitise their operations, enhance in-store experience for walk-in customers, and create their own online storefront in minutes powered by Amazon

udaanCapital ties up with Northern Arc Capital for financing 50,000 kiranas

udaanCapital currently helps disburse over Rs 8,000 crore credit a year to 150,000 kiranas and small businesses. The credit is short-term and ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25 lakh

udaan tops duopolistic Kirana e-commerce market in India: CLSA report

The platform has a 60% share in this space, with Reliance Jiomart being the only other dominant player

How are retailers shifting strategies to cope with the third Covid wave?

The country is in the grip of third wave of Covid-19. Retail businesses now know what to do and what not to. And those dealing in them are now adopting different strategies. This report finds out more

Kiranas discover a new partner

The FMCG direct distribution system faces an existential threat

Processed 1 bn transactions last month, offline payments up 200%: PhonePe

Digital payments major PhonePe on Monday said offline merchant transactions on its platform have shown 200 per cent growth since last year.

FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity

A financial credit note is issued by companies on schemes offered to retailers and is facilitated by distributors

As shops turn to JioMart for stocks, India's salespersons find going tough

Thousands of salespeople representing consumer giants face an existential threat to their business.

New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market

New entrants in the largely unorganised Indian pharmaceuticals market are trying out innovative ways to tap a vast market that lies in hinterland

Fintech's 'buy now, pay later' credit for kiranas is changing livelihoods

Even small shops can now access large and organised wholesalers, as they buy credit responsibly.

India's largest B2B e-comm firm Udaan starts 'Mega Bharat Sale' for kiranas

In view of the the upcoming festive season, the 'Mega Bharat Sale' will run from October 6 to October 12 on the Udaan platform

Flipkart, Davinta tie up to offer credit facilities to small biz, kiranas

'Partnering with Davinta will give members on our platform access to credit with a single click,' says Adarsh Menon, senior vice president and head - Flipkart Wholesale

Flipkart Wholesale helps 600 brands from small cities expand across India

The firm is playing a key role in the success of many local and small brands by helping bridge the gap between them and Kiranas and retailers that sell to the masses.

Flipkart strengthens Kirana delivery with 100k partners for festive season

Over 100,000 Kirana stores to be supply-chain partners to deliver millions of packages in more than 10,000 pincodes

Credit in 2 minutes for 1.5 mn kiranas under Flipkart Wholesale's new plan

The digital B2B marketplace has announced the launch of industry-first credit programmes that aim to help kiranas manage their working capital and grow their business

Flipkart Wholesale rolls out new credit program to support kiranas

Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of Flipkart, has announced the launch of credit programs which aim to help kiranas manage their working capital requirements and grow their business