Are India’s kirana stores under threat?
Last week, Union minister Piyush Goyal said that ecommerce was a threat to the very existence of small retailers. But, over the years, these mom-and-pop stores have weathered many a storm.

Subscribe to read this story
We publish over 500 original, detailed stories every year on startups, corporates, stock markets and economic current affairs.
$99 for one year
Not ready to subscribe? Sign up for a free account
We value our free readers. Read 100+ stories every year.
More in
You may also like
Why won’t VCs or anyone else invest in BigBasket?
Early movers don’t always win and other lessons from India’s constantly evolving startup landscape.
Google Ads wants a big bite of India’s growing quick-commerce pie
The tech giant’s latest advertising tool purely hinges on the idea that visibility is the new currency in quick-commerce advertising. It's time for the likes of Blinkit and Instamart to adapt to this new reality, and find ways to make the most of it.
Will India’s quick commerce success eventually gut the MRP?
Beyond convenience charges and private labels as ways to increase margins, it is dynamic pricing that offers a sustainable way out for quick-commerce players.