India remains on a credible growth path despite fragmented global landscape: N ChandrasekaranIndia shows strong economic growth amidst global uncertainty. This is fueled by its young population, digital advancements, and government ...
18 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
$250 bn e-commerce boom redraws India's retail buying & triggers a safeguard demandIndia's e-commerce sector is poised for massive growth, projected at $250 billion. Gen Z shoppers are driving this expansion, favoring new ...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Co-branded cards squeeze; Slice’s valuation resetHappy Wednesday! Global economic challenges are casting dark clouds over the Indian consumer lending business. This and more in today’s ETt...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Amazon's Now pivot; Anthropic's revenue surgeAmazon is shuttering its Fresh service in major cities to focus on its quick commerce platform. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
07 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Kirana is too small to failIndia's quick commerce sector, including players like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto, is witnessing rapid growth, impacting traditional...
17 Jan, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
FRAI asks govt to provide tech support for kirana stores to face quick commerce challengeThe Federation of Retailer Association of India has urged the government to offer advanced technology platforms to Kirana stores. This supp...
24 Dec, 2024, 06.05 PM IST
Why modern retail trade has not been able to break the stronghold of kirana stores in IndiaIndia’s retail market is lucrative but layered. Understanding the nuances is important for successful outcomes. The first of a two-part ser...
11 Mar, 2023, 09.19 AM IST
How to win customers and influence buyingA salesperson’s real skill lies in turning the hesitant browser into a happy buyer. Intuition and empathy are crucial skills now for sales ...
11 Dec, 2021, 12.10 AM IST
Modernisation of 10% kiranas can generate 3.2 million jobs: Report“The rapid changes in consumer behavior and acceleration of online commerce, mandate that the Indian retail ecosystem transform to meet eme...
28 Jan, 2021, 04.40 PM IST
View: Integrate local kirana stores in the supply chain of e-commerceThe 12 million strong Kirana stores of India offer ubiquitous and fast delivery of goods across the country.
26 Apr, 2020, 01.47 PM IST
Pace Automation wants to help local kiranas compete in online grocery warPace Automation wants to bring 1,50,000 thousand local grocery stores onto its platform in three years and allow customers to order their g...
03 Mar, 2017, 09.01 AM IST
IOC begins 5 kg LPG cylinders sale in kirana storesIndian Oil Corporation has begun sale of market-priced 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders through kirana stores and supermarkets.
03 Apr, 2014, 08.26 PM IST
- Nokia supports more FDI in retail sector
Supporting allowing of more foreign investments in the retail sector, Nokia said entry of multi-national retailers will not sound the death...
01 Dec, 2011, 08.12 PM IST
Why Indian grocers' biggest worry isn't the WalmartsHere is a list of four key challenges that traditional retailers must overcome to build a business with a promising future.
01 May, 2011, 11.32 AM IST
- Kirana store owners may emerge as new bankers for rural India
The local grocery storekeeper has good information about the financial well being of the houses he serves and has emerged as the most viabl...
09 Apr, 2010, 04.01 AM IST
- Retailers turn local with kirana plan
Retailers are following the kirana model of focusing on local catchment areas to set up grocery stores.
04 Sep, 2006, 12.29 AM IST