Let’s look at how our neighbourhood kirana stores are changing. From accepting digital payments to setting up their online stores to using apps for bookkeeping and credit needs, kirana stores are becoming serial tech adopters. But what’s fuelling this trend? Let’s look at India’s dukaan tech startups.

Let's look at how our neighbourhood kirana stores are changing. From accepting digital payments to setting up their online stores to using apps for bookkeeping and credit needs, kirana stores are becoming serial tech adopters. But what's fuelling this trend? Let's look at India's dukaan tech startups.

How kiranas are embracing dukaan tech

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The House also returned the Appropriation Bill (3) with a voice vote.
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