Kirana Stores

CAIT backs Indian e-tailers conforming to local laws, helping digitise grocery stores; all set to launch national e-commerce portal

CAIT said India is one of the largest consumer markets of the world and up-gradation and modernisation of existing retail trade of India has always been the mission of CAIT.

RIL starts using WhatsApp for grocery deliveries but model to evolve: Credit Suisse report

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has started limited test use of WhatsApp to connect customers to grocery stores, days after Facebook decided to invest $5.7 billion in digital assets controlled by the company

CAIT to launch e-marketplace to enable contactless delivery by local grocery stores

Traders' body CAIT on Friday said it will soon launch a national e-commerce marketplace to help local grocery stores take orders online and ensure last-mile contactless delivery

Amazon India launches programme to enable kirana shops, offline retailers sell online

E-commerce giant Amazon India on Thursday launched 'Local Shops on Amazon' programme that will help local shopkeepers and kirana store owners to sell online

Reliance Jio-Facebook deal: 'Marriage of two super powers, will be a transformational partnership for India', say experts

Facebook is investing $5.7 billion in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL) Jio Platforms

US retailer Walmart's acquisition of e-commerce major Flipkart a good signal for investors and consumers

With two large players – Amazon and Walmart – entering the fray and a third potential one Paytm mall on the rise, there is much scope for creating new demand in smaller towns and cities

Maharashtra plastic ban impact: Mom-n-pop shops claim 50% plunge in sales, says traders body

The plastic ban has led to a big loss of business at the over 3 lakh kirana stores across Maharashtra. Business is down 50 percent, Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association president said

Walmart buys Flipkart: While some harp on swadeshi vs videshi binary, the deal is an ode to discount-loving shoppers

Naysayers and sceptics should examine what the $16 billion Walmart-Flipkart deal means for other retailers in India and its impact on consumers.

Budget 2018: Why tax parity is needed for low income employees just like small traders

A low income employee may be defined to be the one whose gross salary income is not more than Rs 15 lakh.

Distiman app wants to help kirana stores maximise profits

The Distiman app allows your mom and pop or popularly known as kirana stores to maximise profits through on-demand procurement of stock.