QR Code Adoption Putting Kirana Stores On Par With Modern Retail: Report
A report notes that 709 million active QR codes have effectively connected the local kirana store to the formal economy
Retail
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Retail
BuyBuyCart Unveils Grocery App To Strengthen Digital Reach Across India
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 20, 2025
BuyBuyCart launches its “Grocery in Minutes” app, boosting digital access, empowering kirana stores, and enhancing convenience through a zero-fee model
Companies
Grocery
VilCart Unviels B2C App For Rural Shoppers
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 4, 2025
Rural commerce platform VilCart launches a B2C marketplace app connecting village consumers with local Kirana stores, expanding its digital retail network beyond B2B.
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Consumer
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Economy
News
Kirana Stores’ Market Share Gradually Shifting To Quick Commerce: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 20, 2024
A report reveals that Kirana stores’ market share fell from 95 per cent in 2018 to 92.6 per cent in 2023
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Food & Beverage.
National
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States
Local FMCG Cold Drink Brands Picking Up pace With National Brands In Maharashtra: Survey
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 8, 2024
Cities across India are witnessing the early summer season with scorching heat and higher-than-usual temperatures. The change in season has got both, FMCG players as well as Indian kiranas to rush and stock summer-centric products. A recent survey reveals that Maharashtra is the only state where retailers are witnessing equal sales for national and local […]
Finance
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Retail
Kirana Stores Ditch Paytm After RBI Ban, Incline Towards Other Apps
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 9, 2024
A recent announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directing Paytm Payments Bank to halt services by February end, has led local Kirana store owners to start using other payment apps for business. A survey conducted by Kirana Club indicates that 69 per cent of respondents use the Paytm QR code for daily transactions […]
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Ayodhya Becomes Economic Powerhouse Amid Ram Mandir Consecration
- by Amisha Sharma
- January 22, 2024
Since the declaration of Ram Mandir’s consecration ceremony, Ayodhya has emerged as the nation’s spiritual heart and a thriving economic powerhouse. The city does not just seem inviting to devotees but also to the businesses following them. Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the traders’ body last week stated that the business worth Rs 1 […]
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Over 70% Kirana Stores Stocking Up On Puja Materials Amid Ram Temple Inauguration
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 19, 2024
With the grand Ram Temple set to be inaugurated on 22 January 2024, the entire country is echoing the spirit of enthusiasm and looking forward to the celebrations. Lakhs of devotees are expected to participate in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and Kirana owners see this as a great opportunity to enhance their sales, according to […]