Can India’s kirana stores survive the quick-commerce disruption?

India’s neighbourhood shops withstood organized retail and e-commerce, but quick commerce’s speed and shifting consumer behaviour might finally break their resilience.

November 10, 202412 min
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Can India’s kirana stores survive the quick-commerce disruption?

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