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Hindustan Unilever’s ‘direct-to-kirana’ model is purely self-serving
The FMCG major says that the new model is aimed at helping kirana stores and that it won’t affect distributors. These claims deserve a relook.
Sethu Pradeep06 January, 2025•7 min
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