Asset-light billionaire: Gupta built 4.1 million kirana network with $2 mn capital, sold to Meesho for Rs 202 crore Anshul Gupta’s Kirana Club, a lightly funded startup without warehouses or delivery fleets, was acquired by Meesho for ₹202 crore,… Updated: June 17, 2026 08:05 IST
Gas crunch pushes kiranas to stock ready-to-eat food as demand spikes Growth for first fortnight of March at 2.9% versus 3% Feb and decline in Jan, says Bizom; first 15 days… March 19, 2026 19:35 IST
Last-mile confusion on Day 1: Kiranas dither on price cuts Kirana stores show hesitation in passing on GST 2.0 benefits to consumers as existing inventory carries old prices, while organised… Updated: September 23, 2025 00:43 IST
CBV Ventures, Capital Trust launch Unaati to provide credit access to kirana stores CBV Ventures, in partnership with Capital Trust Limited, has launched Unaati, a digital platform focused on improving credit access and… Updated: July 24, 2025 22:03 IST
KiranaPro taps small-town kiranas to counter Q-com giants KiranaPro, a voice-led multilingual app, empowers local kirana stores in small-town India via ONDC. With 30K stores onboarded, it’s redefining… April 13, 2025 23:13 IST
35% GST on aerated beverages to hurt distributors, kiranas, says AICPDF; urges govt to reconsider hike Seeking a lower GST rate on aerated beverages to align them with other foods and beverages categories, the association said… December 17, 2024 19:05 IST
CAIT white paper: Quick commerce players like Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto misusing FDI rules, crushing kiranas CAIT said that instead of using FDI to build assets, quick commerce players are funding deep discounts and covering operating… November 13, 2024 17:03 IST
Micro kirana chain Frendy raises Rs 2 crore debt from NBFC UC Inclusive Credit Founded in 2019 Frendy is building a network of modern neighbourhood small grocery marts for customers in small towns and… July 16, 2024 17:44 IST
Sales representatives of Unilever, Parle, ITC among favourites of kirana store owners in 2023, says Kirana Club survey Anshul Gupta, Founder & CEO, Kirana Club, said, “Our survey aims to put a spotlight on the sales representatives of… December 19, 2023 13:50 IST
Convenience store network Frendy raises Rs 16 crore from Auxano Capital, AT Capital Singapore, others The startup said it may extend the round up to Rs 24 crores via a follow-on rights issue and will… November 27, 2023 12:30 IST
Kiranas see sales uptick as rural India recovers  India’s Rs 5-trillion fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market derives around 80% of its sales from these mom-and-pop stores. July 3, 2023 04:45 IST
Empowering Kirana Stores: ONDC debuts, but questions linger The positive side of ONDC is that it provides a level-playing field to the sellers as well as buyers. All… April 30, 2022 04:00 IST
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