For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
India vs USA grocery stores: American woman living in India says 'too many choices' leave her overwhelmed. Check out her videoAn American mother's viral social media post highlights the stark contrast between Indian and US grocery stores. She observed Indian market...
19 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
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
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
Now, buy LPG cylinder from kirana stores, super martsIndianOil is selling the blue cylinders, called free-trade LPG, through kirana stores and supermarkets in Bangalore, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Lu...
05 Apr, 2014, 11.43 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
- 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